Prof. Dr. Edy Nacarapa
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Biography
Dr. Edy Nacarapa is a leading Mozambican researcher and the Technical Director for the International Training & Education Center for Health (I-TECH) in Mozambique. He is an internationally recognized expert specializing in HIV, tuberculosis, and drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), focusing on improving patient survival in high-burden, resource-limited settings. His impactful research has led to numerous publications that address critical gaps in the clinical management of these diseases. Acknowledged as a Change Maker by the International AIDS Society (IAS), Dr. Nacarapa's core mission is to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based public health strategies and by bridging scientific knowledge with frontline service delivery. His dedicated work in strengthening health systems and advancing TB/HIV research has made a substantial contribution to the medical community and public health efforts in Mozambique and beyond.
Affiliations
I-TECH Mozambique “International Training & Education Center for Health”
Maputo, Mozambique
Honors and Awards
Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme (2020-2022)
International AIDS Society (IAS)
Post-graduation in HIV service delivery (HIV Medicine & Global Health)
Specialization in HIV/AIDS Research, Treatment and Prevention Scholarship Program (2008-2012)
United States Embassy Maputo - Mozambique
Specialization in HIV/AIDS Research, Treatment and Prevention Scholarship Program
Experience
Researcher and Technical Director
I-TECH Mozambique “International Training & Education Center for Health”, Maputo, Mozambique
01 Jan 2023 - present
PhD in Public Health, Medical and Surgical Sciences, specializing in Infectious Diseases
Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
01 Oct 2022 - 27 Jul 2026
Clinical Medical Director
Carmelo Hospital of Chokwe, Mozambique, Mozambique
01 Jan 2013 - 01 Dec 2022
Infectious Diseases Internship (HIV Medicine)
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
01 Oct 2021 - 01 Sep 2022
HIV Service Delivery
Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine - IHMT, Global Health and Tropical Medicine, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
01 Oct 2020 - 01 Sep 2021
Infectious Diseases Internship (HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment)
Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
25 Sep 2017 - 26 Dec 2017
International Advanced Training Course on Clinical Management of Drug - Resistant Tuberculosis
Riga East University Hospital, Riga, Latvia
05 Jun 2017 - 14 Jun 2017
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Internship
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis, Alicante, Spain
06 Oct 2014 - 13 Dec 2014
Research Interests
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