Augustino Mmbaga

Augustino Mmbaga is a Medical entomologist at the Ifakara Health Institute, with a strong research focus on developing effective, affordable, and environmentally sustainable interventions for malaria vector control. Over the years, he has contributed to research on pyriproxyfen autodissemination strategies for malaria vector control and is currently involved in studies on transgenic mosquitoes as emerging tools for vector control.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health Research from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Dar es Salaam, both from Tanzania. His research interests center on the development and evaluation of novel malaria control tools, with particular emphasis on ecological risk assessment to ensure that these interventions effectively protect human populations without compromising environmental integrity and biodiversity.

Being a MESA correspondent it’s an incredible chance for me, to gain access to invaluable opportunities such as improving my skills, networking with scientists, learning about recent advances in malaria research, and sharing with those unable to attend.