Communication Division

Career summary

A medical biologist with a Master's degree in Medical Biology (Microbiology option, ISTM Kinshasa, 2020), Patience Muika Mua Mbuyi combines solid scientific expertise in parasitology and molecular biology with long experience in training, investigation and team management. A researcher at the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) from 2014 to 2024, she has also headed laboratories, taught at INPESS and led investigation missions. Since October 2024, she has headed the NMCP's Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division, where she puts this scientific rigour at the service of awareness-raising, community mobilization and advocacy.

EducationMaster's degree in Medical Biology, Microbiology option (ISTM Kinshasa, 2020) · Bachelor's degree in Medical Biology (2016) · Three-year diploma (Graduat) in Laboratory Techniques (2010)
ExperienceMedical biologist and researcher at INRB (2014–2024) · Head of the SBCC Division at the NMCP since October 2024
ExpertiseParasitology and molecular biology, epidemiological investigation, competency-based approach, advocacy and resource mobilization
LanguagesFrench, Lingala and Tshiluba (fluent) · Swahili (intermediate) · English (basic)

Division services

  • Social mobilization
  • Information
  • Communication

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NMCP office01 Avenue du Tourisme, Rive Hospital, Ngaliema, Kinshasa, DRC
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