Panashe Rusike, Zimbabwe
Panashe Rusike is a Zimbabwean national pursuing a degree in Social Work at Africa University. Currently, he is working with the Center for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) as an intern, where he conducts research on the impact of high heat exposure on healthcare workers, pregnant women, and postpartum women, among other studies.
His journey in social work and advocacy began when he volunteered at the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), an organization that nominated him for a mentorship program. During his time there, he actively participated in various initiatives, such as the Biomedical HIV Prevention Forum (BHPF) and advancing reproductive justice through accelerated litigation for access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). He also engaged in projects related to RMNACH (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent, and Child Health).
