Isabel Nyangu

Dr Isabel Nyangu is a Lecturer at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, with 17 years of expertise in health professions education and global health research. She leads transnational projects focused on infectious disease monitoring (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, COVID-19) and sexual/reproductive health interventions in resource-limited settings, particularly Lesotho.

• Academic roles include curriculum design, external examination of Master of Public Health programmes, and supervision of postgraduate research
• Research specializations: health promotion, implementation science, quality assessment in healthcare services

Research Focus: Dr Nyangu’s work addresses maternal mortality, mental health integration in HIV care, and pandemic response challenges. Her recent publications examine midwives’ psychological trauma from maternal deaths, contraceptive access for adolescents, and antimicrobial resistance in STIs. Projects include evaluations for the Global Fund, UNFPA, and Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation.

Scientific Contributions: She has authored 12+ peer-reviewed works and funded projects exceeding £400,000, including a digital pain management tool for Scottish dementia care and community health surveys in Lesotho. Her awards include SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy).