Malaika Eparh

Malaika Eparh is a Senior Lecturer and Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead at University College Birmingham. She transitioned from clinical practice in 2024 to academia, focusing on advancing therapeutic and inclusive community nursing education. Her roles include guiding students in MSc programs and promoting culturally competent care.

Education: BSc in Child Nursing, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification, and Non-Medical Prescriber certification.

Research Interests: Prioritizes Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; specializes in Sickle Cell Disease management and addressing Female Genital Mutilation. Advocates for public health strategies rooted in cultural competence, informed by her clinical experience with international patient populations.

Professional Contributions: Previously led supervision sessions for Looked After Children as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. Chaired the Race Equality and Cultural Heritage Network to foster equity in healthcare. Clinical background includes roles at University Hospitals of Leicester (A&E child nursing) and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Teaching Responsibilities: Leads the MSc Community Specialist Practitioner in Health and Social Care and MSc Public Health programs, emphasizing practical, patient-centered care.