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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-
Degrees
2017 Doctorate Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences2014 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences -
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).
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:ResearchTeaching