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Varsha Bangalee

Country of origin: South Africa Currently in: South Africa, Durban General field of specialization: Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Academic Background

Degrees

2017 Doctorate Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
2014 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

As a scientist I have demonstrated a sustained research output that shows a core area of expertise, i.e. Health Systems Strengthening (with a particular focus on health/medicine policy; medicine access and safety).

Research Keywords: 
medicine
access
Safety
health

Publications resulting from Research: 


Naidoo V, Suleman F, Bangalee V. The Transition to Universal Health Coverage in Low and Middle-Income Countries: New Opportunities for Community Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 2020 Dec;13:1-3.

Thaver T, Padayachee N, Bangalee V. A comparison study between public and private healthcare sector medicine prices in South Africa Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, 2021;12(2): 194-205.

Naidoo VC, Suleman, Bangalee V.Roles and reimbursement of pharmacist as South Africa transitions towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC): An online survey based study. PLOS ONE. September 23, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257348

Chikeya G, Oosthuizen F, Bangalee V. Annual costs incurred on managing adverse drug reactions attributable to fixed-dose combination Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) in an outpatient ARV clinic in Gauteng. Value in Health Regional Issues. 2021; 25:142-149.

Mutyavaviri SN, Mensah KB, Marume A, Mensah ABB, Bangalee V. Price, availability, and affordability of antineoplastic medicines in Harare’s public and private institutions: Implication for access. Value in Health Regional Issues. 2021 Sep; 25:118-125.

Wiafe E, Mensah KB, Mensah ABB, Bangalee V, Oosthuizen F. Knowledge of prostate cancer presentation, etiology, and screening practices among women: a mixed-methods systematic review. BMC Systematic Reviews, 2021;10 (1):1-11.

Yamoah P, Bangalee V, Oosthuizen F. Knowledge and Perceptions of Adverse Events Following Immunization among Healthcare Professionals in Africa: A Case Study from Ghana. Vaccines. 2019 Mar;7(1):28.

Bangalee V, Suleman F. Towards a Transparent Pricing System in South Africa: Trends in Pharmaceutical Logistics Fees. South African Health Review. 2016 Jan 1;2016(1):221-31

Bangalee V, Suleman F. Has the Increase in the Availability of Generic Drugs Lowered the Price of Cardiovascular Drugs in South Africa?. Health SA Gesondheid. 2016 Dec 1;21:60-6.

Bangalee V, Suleman F. Evaluating the Effect of a Proposed Logistics Fee Cap on Pharmaceuticals in South Africa-A Pre and Post Analysis. BMC health services research. 2015 Jun 1;15(1):522.



Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Research
Teaching

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