Dr Alice Matimba

My Vision for Future Africa

I am currently leading the development of resources for diabetes education and research, having also contributed to Zimbabwe Television Weekend Health Show. The work includes translation of educational pamphlets and booklets into the local languages for use by diabetic patients and their caregivers. This work is being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Zimbabwe Diabetic Association where I served as an executive member and led the initiation of the research and intervention activities. I currently supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in research projects in genomic sciences and pharmacology, as well as motivate them to consider science as a career. As a full-time lecturer, I use my science and research background to stimulate interest among students in health professional education.