Ndinda Tandinda Makina is a public health researcher with a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics and Epidemiology from the University of Pretoria (2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Demography and Computer Science from University of Malawi(2006).

Over the past 15 years, she has worked in research and program implementation, turning evidence into practical actions that improve health outcomes.

She designs and conducts research and evaluation studies in public health, focusing on areas such as reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH), TB, HIV, nutrition, food security, and tobacco control.

Her work involves developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, collecting and analyzing both primary and secondary data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for health programs and policies.

She has conducted research and program evaluations in multiple settings across South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, working and collaborating with Anova  Health Institute, John  snow, ministries of health, agricultural agencies, universities, and international organizations.

Her projects have ranged from large-scale population surveys and cohort studies to program-specific evaluations and implementation science initiatives.

She has also provided technical support for data management, capacity building, and dissemination of research findings.

The University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa