Kadhiya Salum Mzee is a dedicated research officer based at the Ifakara Health Institute since 2023. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences in 2021. Following her graduation, Kadhiya completed her internship at Amana Regional Referral Hospital, where she gained extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and following up with patients.

In her current role, she is actively involved in participant enrollment, treatment, and follow-up for clinical research projects. She participates in standardized clinical procedures and data collection protocols, contributing to the success of the BiMVaC01 project and other initiatives.