Rirhandzu Makamu

Rirhandzu Makamu is a Strategic Information Officer at The Aurum Institute, where they conduct data-driven research to shape public health initiatives. They also hold experience as a Business Development Specialist and Business Development Research & M&E Coordinator. Previously, they have worked in roles such as Data Assistant at the University of the Witwatersrand and Health Policy & Data Analyst at UCL. Rirhandzu also has experience as an Outbreaks and Epidemics Intern at the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and as a Health Promotion Student Officer at Yarra City Council. Their educational background includes a Master of Arts in Health Demography, Honours in Demography and Population Studies, and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health.