Lecturer, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
🌍 Mohora Feida Malebatja is an accomplished Lecturer in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, with a dedication to advancing public health through research and education. As a PhD candidate in Public Health, she brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in epidemiology and water and sanitation management, demonstrating her commitment to improving health outcomes across South Africa.
Publication Profile
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Education
🎓 Mohora holds a master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health, from the University of Pretoria, alongside a BSc Hons in Environmental Technology. Her foundational studies in Community Water Services from the University of Limpopo have anchored her expertise in health sciences and environmental protection.
Experience
🧑🏫 Before entering academia, Mohora served as an Epidemiologist, a Water and Sanitation Manager, and in Water Boards oversight roles, contributing significantly to public health efforts. She now supervises master’s research students and actively participates in academic committees, underscoring her leadership and dedication to student success and curriculum development.
Research Focus
🔬 Mohora’s research is centered on Environmental Health, Water Quality, Occupational Hygiene, Mental Health, Environmental Toxicology, Climate Change, and Air Quality. Her projects have included evaluating microbiological water quality impacts on children’s health and developing environmental health interventions for women in Gauteng.
Awards and Honors
🏆 Mohora’s accomplishments include her role as an occupational and health safety representative and her involvement in esteemed mentorship programs like the British Academy Mentorship and the New Generation of Academics Programme. Her impact in health sciences is also seen in her numerous manuscript reviews and grant assessments.
Publication Top Notes
Link 1: The Impact of Environmental Factors on Public Health – Published in Applied Sciences, 2023. [Cited by: 5 articles] (https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/19/9152)
Link 2: Evaluating Occupational Health Risks in Urban Areas – Published in Healthcare, 2023. [Cited by: 3 articles] (https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/20/2090)
Link 3: Assessing Mental Health Impacts of Environmental Exposure – Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023. [Cited by: 4 articles] (https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/598)