Mr. Emmanuel Chona | Public Health | Young Researcher Award
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Tanzania
Emmanuel Z. Chona is a registered nurse and emerging research scientist with a strong foundation in academic teaching, clinical practice, and public health research. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Implementation Science at the same institution, supported by the EMPOWER-TZ Scholarship from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. His professional journey includes service as an Intern Nurse at Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital, where he gained comprehensive clinical experience, and subsequent roles as Tutorial Assistant at St. Joseph University in Tanzania and later at MUHAS, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, research, and consultancy. His research interests lie in public health, implementation science, nursing education, and chronic disease management, evidenced by twelve peer-reviewed publications, including five as first author. Skilled in SPSS, STATA, NVivo, and teaching methodologies, he combines analytical ability with strong communication and teamwork. He has also undertaken specialized training in pediatric hematology, pediatric oncology, teaching methodology, and human subjects research. Recognized for his excellence, he has received the Early Career Research Grant, an Excellence Performance Certificate, and a master’s scholarship. Emmanuel’s academic dedication, clinical competence, and research productivity highlight his commitment to advancing healthcare delivery and public health outcomes in Tanzania and beyond.
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Featured Publications
Chona, E. Z., Msengi, E. A., Gosse, R. A., & Ambikile, J. S. (2023). The lived experiences and caring needs of women diagnosed with cervical cancer: A qualitative study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS ONE, 18(8), e0289925. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289925
Citations: 15Gosse, R. A., Msengi, E. A., Chona, E. Z., & Ambikile, J. S. (2024). Experiences of caring for women with cervical cancer: A qualitative study among male partners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Health Expectations, 27(2),
Citations: 10
Chona, E. Z., Kayange, L. F., & Iseselo, M. K. (2024). Barriers and facilitators to satisfaction with diabetes care: The perspectives of patients attending public diabetic clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS ONE, 19(5), e0302858. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302858
Citations: 5
Chona, E. Z., Kayange, L. F., & Iseselo, M. K. (2024). Factors associated with satisfaction with diabetes care among patients attending public diabetic clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. Public Health Challenges, 3(3), e70002.
Citations: 2
Walles, S., Chona, E. Z., Ndile, M. L., & Ramadhani, F. B. (2023). Knowledge, attitude and practices of health care providers towards disaster and emergency preparedness in Mtwara, Tanzania. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 6(3), 303–314.
Citations: 2
Gosse, R. A., Kiyalo, V. F., Kiangi, R. H., Ramadhani, F. B., & Chona, E. Z. (2023). Eating habits and physical exercise patterns among undergraduate nursing students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 24(4), 394–407.
Citations: 2