Science & Medicine
Effua Usuf
Clinical epidemiologist and vaccine researcher
A Gambian legacyEffua Usuf is a Gambian clinical epidemiologist whose research focuses on bacterial infections and prevention through vaccination. At the MRC Unit in The Gambia, she has investigated pneumococcal carriage and vaccine impact. Her work contributes evidence for child-health policy and has included collaboration with national health authorities during the COVID-19 response.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Led pneumococcal research presented at the MRC Gambia science festival in 2017.
02Contributed to The Gambia's COVID-19 response.
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