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I am a public health specialist with a Master’s in Public Health and a background in biological sciences. My expertise spans microbiology, parasitology, molecular biology, and public health, with over 7 years of professional experience. I specialize in epidemiology, disease surveillance, and infectious diseases, with a strong focus on One Health advocacy. My work is driven by the pursuit of transformative, forward-thinking solutions that go beyond sustainability, fostering innovation and resilience in public health. I am passionate about pioneering research that bridges human, animal, and environmental health, addressing challenges such as emerging infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, and the impact of climate change on health systems.

Contaminated Waters with Cryptosporidium: a Barrier to Safe Aquatic Life and Public Health

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Understanding Cryptosporidium: A Stealthy Waterborne Threat Cryptosporidium remains a hidden yet dangerous waterborne pathogen. It easily spreads through contaminated water sources (Akinnubi, 2024). Once ingested, it causes cryptosporidiosis, a severe gastrointestinal illness (Siwak et al., 2023). Additionally, Cryptosporidium infects both humans and animals, increasing zoonotic transmission risks (Mpindou et al., 2021). Its small oocysts resist […]

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Environment, Health, Science

THRIVE Project Attends UQ Biodiversity & Nature Hackathon

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Members from THRIVE Project participated in the University of Queensland (UQ) Biodiversity & Nature Hackathon, hosted by the Sustainable Innovation Club at UQ. The event brought together a diverse group of students, innovators, and sustainability advocates to develop creative, real-world solutions for environmental challenges—particularly those related to biodiversity and nature conservation. The hackathon provided a

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August 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar Highlights Featuring Irteza Rashid, Dr. Maryam Rustaee, and Dr. Soumyajit Bhar

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THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Mr. Irteza Rashid, Dr. Maryam Rustaee, and Dr. Soumyajit Bhar for their inspirational presentations during the August 2025 Thrivability Matters Webinar. This webinar focused on THRIVE Project’s August theme – Life on Earth: Human Impacts. Our presenters captivated us as they shared their extensive knowledge regarding this theme, as

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Nature’s Filters: Wetlands, Forests, and the Fight Against Water Pollution

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Introduction: The Vital Role of Wetlands in Water Pollution Control Wetlands are essential ecosystems that play a key role in controlling water pollution. They act as natural filters, helping to remove harmful substances such as excess nutrients, sediments, and pollutants from water before it reaches larger bodies like rivers and lakes. As water passes through

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How Terrestrial Biodiversity Influences Aquatic Diversity

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Beyond Boundaries: How Land and Water Ecosystems Are Connected There is an intrinsic link between the land and all waterways. The air, land, and water cycles influence each other. The continuous movement of water through each of these cycles is important for planetary health (NASA, n.d.). Evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and runoff are some of the

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Innovation for Flourishing Communities: Poverty, Hunger, Health, & Education: Flourishing Workshop Highlights Featuring Dr. Morris Fedeli, Aunty Kathryn Fisher, Dr. Linda Kabaira, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, and Nick Takavadii

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THRIVE Project is incredibly grateful to Dr. Morris Fedeli, Aunty Kathryn Fisher, Dr. Linda Kabaira, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, and Nick Takavadii for their inspirational presentations and discussions during the August 2025 Thrivability Matters Flourishing Workshop. This workshop focused on Innovation for Flourishing Communities: Poverty, Hunger, Health, & Education. Our participants gathered at The Precinct

Innovation for Flourishing Communities: Poverty, Hunger, Health, & Education: Flourishing Workshop Highlights Featuring Dr. Morris Fedeli, Aunty Kathryn Fisher, Dr. Linda Kabaira, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, and Nick Takavadii Read Post »

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The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Loss

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Climate change has been identified as one of the biggest causes of biodiversity loss (Yousefi et al., 2019). The IPBES (The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) reported that species are going extinct 10–100 times faster than the natural rate of the past 10 million years. Around a quarter of animal and plant

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Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Healthcare During COVID-19: How Has The Pandemic Impacted Health Systems?

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was classified as a pandemic on 11th March 2020, five years ago (WHO). Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, this global healthcare crisis has resulted in tens of millions of deaths worldwide (Mathieu et al., 2020). COVID-19 also resulted in struggling health systems worldwide. Subsequent waves of the disease significantly impacted health service delivery,

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