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Ntando Yola

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Community Engagement Lead at University of Cape Town, Clinical Trials Unit
📍 City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Ntando Yola is a community engagement practitioner with over 15 years of experience in HIV and TB clinical research. As the Community Engagement Lead at the University of Cape Towns Clinical Trials Unit, he focuses on involving and empowering citizens. He holds a Master of Public Health from the university.

Outside of his primary role, Ntando is a passionate advocate for HIV prevention research, co-founding several advocacy groups to enhance Africas contribution to global health solutions. He is also a supporter of South African rugby, particularly the Springboks, and follows their success closely.

He is the co-founder of multiple influential advocacy groups, including the Vaccine Advocacy Resource Group (VARG) and Advocacy for Prevention of HIV in Africa.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Community Engagement Lead
Job Level
Leadership
Location
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Community Engagement
This is his core professional identity and the focus of his 15-year career, centered on empowering citizens in health research processes.
HIV/TB Research
His entire career has been dedicated to advancing clinical trials and research literacy for HIV and TB, with a focus on prevention methods.
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Career

Work history

12-2014
Community Engagement Lead
University of Cape Town, Clinical Trials Unit
1-2015
Co Chair Community Working Group
HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN)
1-2016
Steering Committee Member
Africa Free of New HIV Infections - AfNHi
1-2015
Co-Founder
Vaccine Advocacy Resource Group - VAR
1-2016
Co-Founder
Advocacy for Prevention of HIV in Africa
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Education
1-2024 - 12-2026
Master of Public Health - MPH
University of Cape Town
2017 - 2019
BA Honours in Community Development
Cornerstone Institute
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