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Dr. Zuhura I. Kimera, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health and Social Sciences (MUHAS). She holds a PhD in Microbiology focusing on genomic epidemiology of multidrug-resistant bacteria within a One Health framework, a Master's degree in Public Health and Food Safety, and a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology. Her research focuses on One Health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, foodborne diseases, environmental microbiology, molecular epidemiology, occupational and environmental, and public health surveillance. Dr. Kimera has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, secured competitive research grants, and actively teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students. She also serves as Coordinator for Research and Consultancy in the Directorate of Quality Assurance at MUHAS.
1. Antimicrobial resistance surveillance
2. One Health implementation and governance
3. Food safety and foodborne pathogens
4. Environmental and occupational health
5. Genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases
6. Public health microbiology
7. Health systems strengthening and quality assurance
7. Climate change and food security
8. Research governance and institutional quality management
1. Kimera ZI, Matee MIN. The Unequal Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2015 to 2025 with Implications for Epidemiology, Economic Impact, and Policy: A Scoping Review. Discover Public Health. 2026: 23:867.
2. Kimera ZI, Mtebe M, Mbugi EV, Matee MIN. Antimicrobial Resistance in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries driven by Government Policy and One Health Strategies for Effective Action. Discover Public Health. 2026: 23;753.
3. Kimambo J, Kimera ZI, Kunambi PP, Mgaya FX, Niccodem E, Matee MIN. Determination of Dairy farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Antibiotic Use in Dairy Farming and Tetracycline and Sulphonamide Residues in fresh milk in Tanzania. Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2026:(50)7.
4. Rutagengwa J, Ottaru TA, Mrema EJ, Kimera ZI, Mwanga HH. Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors among Nurses Working in Private and Public Tertiary Hospitals in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. PLOS Glob Public Health.2026:6(1): e0005152.
5. Kilusungu ZH, Kimera ZI, Nandolo W, Kunambi PP, Mgaya FX, Matee MI, Kassam, D. Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to antimicrobial use and resistance among fish farmers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS One.2025: 20(11): e0335862.
