Chemtai Mungo

Chemtai Mungo is a prominent figure in global health, currently serving as a TAPS/Fogarty Global Health Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She holds an MD and MPH and is recognized for her work in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly focusing on cervical cancer prevention among HIV-positive women in low-resource settings. Her research emphasizes the integration of clinical and translational studies to address health disparities in these populations.567

Mungo's academic journey includes significant achievements, such as receiving grant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and being named a Young Investigator through the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) fellowship. She has also been involved in discussions around decolonizing global health, highlighting the challenges faced by researchers from low- and middle-income countries when collaborating with institutions in the Global North.23

In addition to her research, Mungo has been active in mentoring and developing future leaders in global health through various programs, including the Fogarty International Center's initiatives aimed at building capacity for health research globally.14 Her commitment to improving health outcomes for marginalized populations reflects her dedication to advancing public health on a global scale.