Dr Tungamirirai Simbini
Qualifications: BSc (Human Physiology), MBChB (UZ), Masters in Biomedical Informatics (OHSU, USA), Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Biography
Dr Simbini is the course curator of the Biomedical Informatics degree programmes at undergraduate and post graduate levels. His interests include Bioinformatics looking at genomics of infectious diseases and cancers with a focus on personalised medicine. He is also involved in various Medical Informatics activities including Health Systems Strengthening using electronic medical records in Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
Research Interests
Genomics in infectious diseases and cancers. Electronic medical record systems and Machine Learning for disease predictions and patient prognosis
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Phone Number: 0713 393 015
Publications
[1] T. Apollo, K. Takarinda, O. Mugurungi, C. Chakanyuka, T. Simbini, and A. D. Harries, “A report on the Zimbabwe Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) programme progress towards achieving MGD6 target 6B: achievement and challenges.,” Cent. Afr. J. Med., vol. 56, no. 1–4, 2010.
[2] S. Mtapuri-Zinyowera, N. Midzi, C. E. Muchaneta-Kubara, T. Simbini, and T. Mduluza, “Impact of solar radiation in disinfecting drinking water contaminated with Giardia duodenalis and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar at a point-of-use water treatment,” J. Appl. Microbiol., vol. 106, no. 3, 2009.
[3] T. Simbini, E. Umapathy, E. Jacobus, G. Tendaupenyu, and M. T. Mbizvo, “Study on the origin of seminal leucocytes using split ejaculate technique and the effect of leucocytospermia on sperm characteristics,” Urol. Int., vol. 61, no. 2, 1998.
[4] K. P. Waters, A. Zuber, T. Simbini, Z. Bangani, and R. S. Krishnamurthy, “Zimbabwe’s Human Resources for health Information System (ZHRIS)—an assessment in the context of establishing a global standard,” Int. J. Med. Inform., vol. 100, 2017.
[5] E. Umapathy, T. Simbini, T. Chipata, and M. Mbizvo, “Sperm characteristics and accessory sex gland functions in HIV-infected men,” Arch. Androl., vol. 46, no. 2, 2001.
[6] E. Umapathy, T. Simbini, T. Chipata, and M. Mbizvo, “Sperm characteristics and accessory sex gland functions in HIV-infected men,” Syst. Biol. Reprod. Med., vol. 46, no. 2, 2001.
[7] T. Simbini, R. Foster, P. Nesara, and C. Hullin Lucay Cossio, “Monitoring diseases across borders: African regional integrative information systems,” in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2010, vol. 160, no. PART 1.
[8] T. Simbini, “Computerised information management systems in HIV/AIDS care and outcomes research.,” Cent. Afr. J. Med., vol. 52, no. 5–6, 2006.
Strategies Involving My Input: Relevant Publications on Health Information
Involving My Participation: T. Simbini
[1] Malawi National Health Information Policy (Sept 2015)
Available from URL: https://www.healthdatacollaborative.org/fileadmin/uploads/hdc/Documents/Country_documents/September_2015_Malawi_National_Health_Information_System_Policy.pdf
[2] Extendend Zimbabwe National AIDS Strategic Plan 3
Available from URL: http://nac.org.zw/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Extended-Zimbabwe-National-AIDS-Strategic-Plan-3.pdf
[3] Zimbabwe National AIDS Strategic Plan 2011 - 2015
Available from URL: http://www.nationalplanningcycles.org/sites/default/files/country_docs/Zimbabwe/znasp_ii_aids_2011-2015.pdf
[4] Routine data quality assessment reports for Central Monitoring and Evaluation Division (CMED) Ministry of Health Malawi.
Not available online
[5] Zimbabwe National Health Information Strategy 2009 to 2014
Available from URL: http://www.nationalplanningcycles.org/sites/default/files/country_docs/Zimbabwe/mohcw_national_health_information_system_strategy.pdf
[6] Zimbabwe eHealth Strategy 2011 to 2017
Available from URL: https://www.who.int/goe/policies/countries/zwe_ehealth.pdf