Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo

Deborah Kabambi, MD

CTDGH researcher

Deborah Kabambi, MD

Researcher in Infectious Diseases & Global Health

Dr. Deborah Kabambi is a medical doctor who graduated with distinction from the Catholic University of Bukavu (Democratic Republic of Congo). Her research career focuses on emerging infectious diseases, global health, clinical research, and mental health in resource-limited and humanitarian settings.

She has contributed to several clinical and public health research projects, with experience in study design, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and dissemination of research findings. She has also been involved in research addressing the health consequences of epidemics, armed conflict, natural disasters, and sexual violence.

A major achievement in her research career is her role as Kavumu Site Team Leader for the SMART project at the Centre for Tropical Diseases and Global Health (CTDGH), where she contributes to the implementation of a clinical trial focused on mpox.

Publications and Manuscripts

Published

Kabambi, D., et al. Evaluation of a Culturally Adapted Digital Storytelling Intervention to Improve Trauma Awareness in Conflict-Affected Eastern DR Congo: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study. JMIR Formative Research.
DOI: 10.2196/81291
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Achille Bapolisi

Manuscripts Under Evaluation

Kabambi, D., et al. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Mpox and Associated Factors among Students in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Context of Persistent Endemicity.
Manuscript currently under evaluation at the Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ).
Supervisor: Prof. Patrick Katoto

Manuscripts in Preparation

Kabambi, D., et al. Consequences of Flooding on Mental Health Among Survivors of the May 2023 Kalehe Floods (South Kivu), Nine Months After the Disaster.
Manuscript in preparation.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Achille Bapolisi

Kabambi, D., et al. Clinical Profile of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Barriers to Mental Health Care Access, and Resilience Factors Among Victims of Sexual Violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Manuscript in preparation.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Achille Bapolisi