Lenford Kasungu
Lecturer
Lenford Kasungu has currently enrolled in the Biovanguard Fellowship Program, which is structured to offer an in-depth research experience. The program aims to equip fellows with the required skills and knowledge of scientific research.
Lenford holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights, Governance, and Development, as well as a Master’s degree in Social Work and Community Development from the University of Zambia. He is currently pursuing a PhD, in developmental studies.
Through this fellowship, he aspires to acquire advanced scientific and research skills that will enhance his knowledge base, ultimately enabling him to contribute to high-impact scholarly publications.
Presentations
Association of loneliness and social isolation with all-cause mortality among older Mexican adults in the Mexican health and aging study: a retrospective observational study
Presented on:
24 March 2025
The global aging population is increasing rapidly, with WHO predicting that by 2050, one in five people will be 60 or older, with 80% residing in low- to middle-income countries. This demographic shift...
Health-Related Quality of Life of COVID-19 Survivors Treated in Intensive Care Unit-Prospective Observational Study
Presented on:
3 March 2025
In December 2019, SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus, was discovered in China, causing widespread pneumonia in Wuhan. Due to its rapid spread, the WHO declared it...
Barriers to healthcare access among female youths in Mozambique: a mixed-effects and spatial analysis using DHS 2022/23 data
Presented on:
17 February 2025
Access to healthcare is a critical determinant of health and well-being, recognized globally as a fundamental human right. It encompasses timely, affordable, and appropriate services...
Comparison of long-term effects of metformin on longevity between people with type 2 diabetes and matched non-diabetic controls
Presented on:
6 February 2025
Metformin therapy or treatment is recognized as the primary treatment for Type II diabetics (T2D). Metformin is associated with improved health span and extended life span. Several studies have indicated...
Family Ties and Older Adult Well-Being: Incorporating Social Networks and Proximity
Presented on:
23 January 2025
Family members are frontline supporters for older adults, including those institutionalized, because they affect older adults’ health and mortality. The demographic changes in family structures have led to fewer children...
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