Research Clinician, University of the Witwatersrand
Darshnika Lakhoo is a research clinician in the Wits Planetary Health Research Division and a medical doctor with a master’s in public health. Her research focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of heat on maternal and child health, and other vulnerable populations. Before her current role, Darshnika completed her internship and community service as a medical doctor in public health facilities in South Africa, and managed clinical research on COVID-19. Darshnika is a registered medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
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Jun 20, 2024 08:33 am UTC| Health
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