Justen Manasa

Researcher working on HIV drug resistance, bioinformatics, molecular epidemiology and the development of low cost diagnostics tools for infectious diseases.

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Call for applications

@AfricaCDC invites applications for the Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course, delivered under its Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP), aimed at strengthening leadership and advocacy capacity for mental health across African Union Member States.

Scholarships are available.

Application deadline: 31 January 2026

Apply here: https://t.co/y69QXl5Q6G

#AfricaCDC #MentalHealth #HealthLeadership #MHLP

[Justen Manasa @jmanasa]

Cortical White and Grey Matter Volume Differences Associated with Plasma Cytokine and Chemokine Levels in PLWH in Cape Town https://t.co/JwISNbrgW7 #mdpiijms via @IJMS_MDPI

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Cortical White and Grey Matter Volume Differences Associated with Plasma Cytokine and Chemokine Levels in PLWH in Cape Town https://t.co/JwISNbqJ6z #mdpiijms via @IJMS_MDPI

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Why pharmacogeneticists in Africa will be in high demand https://t.co/A8oJigIVo4

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Pan-Resistant HIV-1 Drug Resistance Among Highly Treated Patients with Virological Failure on Dolutegravir-Based Antiretroviral Therapy in Zimbabwe https://t.co/fJap7iFrrH #mdpiviruses via @VirusesMDPI

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Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases https://t.co/tfLbjFDfO3

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https://t.co/jKAYXCNlIf via @hcplive

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Glutamatergic Medications Show Promise for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders https://t.co/CIs4x4xJF0

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

Meta-analysis: Glutamatergic medications may be effective in treating obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, particularly OCD. https://t.co/lHkTNRlTZm

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Glutamatergic Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders https://t.co/GrOHEdeWo8

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Associations of HIV and prevalent type 2 diabetes mellitus in the context of obesity in South Africa - Itai M Magodoro, et al 2024 https://t.co/v1xtpzSqO4

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Patterns of HIV-1 Drug Resistance Observed Through Geospatial Analysis of Routine Diagnostic Testing in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa https://t.co/H3tEUC9Ihz #mdpiviruses via @VirusesMDPI

[WHO Lesotho @WHOLesotho]

🦷✨ Good oral health is essential for overall well-being! Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups prevent many common dental issues.

Let’s spread the word and encourage everyone to care for their smiles!

#OralHealthAwareness

[Justen Manasa @jmanasa]

Pharmacogenomics pioneer to lead first multinational study https://t.co/ec3rwPkYut

[WHO Lesotho @WHOLesotho]

"Building effective surveillance mechanisms requires collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the health of our population."-
@drmarystephen @WHOLesotho Acting Rep. at the multi-sectoral Influenza Surveillance Stakeholder Meeting today in Maseru District.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Cross-border coordination, reaching zero-dose children, and leveraging technology are critical to our success against polio. At #RC74AFRO, African nations will commit to these and more to #EndPolio once and for all.

[EU in Lesotho 🇪🇺 @EUinLesotho]

Last Friday excellent meeting with acting @WHOLesotho representative Mary Stephen. I value her proactive approach in reducing maternal mortality rates in the country, which are among the highest in #Africa - PA

[WHO Lesotho @WHOLesotho]

🥳Congratulations to Lesotho AVoHC-SURGE responders!

After one month of intensive AVoHC-SURGE onboarding training, Lesotho becomes the 18th country in the @WHOAFRO to establish the AVoHC-SURGE responders team ready for deployment.
Thanks to support from @WHO and @AfricaCDC.