Publications
A selection of published works
Presentations & Podcasts
Health Talk Africa Podcast
TEDx Talk: Global Health
Health Systems Research Conference
NotiPHied Podcast
Articles & Reports
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                    ![Screenshot of the title of the American Evaluation Blog Post Post. Text reads "My name is Jonta Kamara, and I have worked on several projects providing evaluation support. Through my work I have learned some key insights to ensure success"]()  Starting an Evaluation Role? Here Are Some Tips by Jonta KamaraAuthored a blog post in the American Evaluation Association Blog, A Tip For and By Evaluators about starting an evaluation role. 
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                    ![]()  Protecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of CongoCo-authored a publication in Think Global Health demonstrating the impact that mining in Democratic Republic of Congo has on the health of miners and their families, particularly newborns. 
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                    ![]()  Climate Change — The Impact on African Women's HealthCo-authored a blog post in the Politics4Her blog. Politics4Her is a digital platform that advocates for the inclusive participation of young women and girls in society. 
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                    ![]()  A new era for African health systemsPublication in Public Health Challenges from independent research conducted. Part of this research was presented at the 2022 Health Systems Research Conference in Bogotà, Colombia. (Peer-Reviewed Publication) 
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                    ![]()  COVID-19 School Closures, A Learning and Health CrisisPublication in the Global Health: Annual Review Issue 8 while working as a Junior Professional Consultant at UNICEF. The article discusses COVID-19 school closures and their impact on child health . (Peer-Reviewed Publication) 
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                    ![Purple plant with a butterfly]()  Apps and Software Revolutionizing Biodiversity Monitoring and Climate AdvocacyCo-authored a publication for Living Architecture Monitor as a Youth Policy Fellow with Green Roofs and Health Cities discussing the use of technology to monitor biodiversity. 
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                    ![]()  COVID-19 in Africa: Supply chain disruptions and the role of the Africa Continental Free Trade AgreementPublication in the Journal of Global Health from independent research conducted. This was also presented at the 2022 Health Systems Research Conference. (Peer-Reviewed Publication) 
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                    ![]()  Analyzing Cultures to Understand African Agency in the AtlanticPublication in the University of Toronto Elimu Undergraduate Journal of African Studies. This work is from a course titled "Cross Cultural Exchanges between Africa and the Americas, 16th- 20th centuries” at King’s College London. 
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                    ![]()  Covid-19 Vaccination Policy in G7 CountriesContributed to this publication by the British Academy from my role as a Vaccine Policy Research Assistant in the School of Politics and Economics, King's College London. 
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                    ![]()  The Sierra Leone Mudslide: An Environmental DisasterWrote an editorial on the 2017 mudslide in Sierra Leone for Juxtaposition, University of Toronto Global Health Magazine. This editorial highlights the environmental and public health issues of the mudslide. 
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                    ![]()  The bedrock of inclusionContributed to a publication from my work as a Research Assistant at the International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto in collaboration with Action Aid. 
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                    ![]()  The Global Fund as a Model of Development AssistanceConducted research and drafted this publication as the Global Health Policy Intern at Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis. 
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                    ![DNA double helix strand.]()  Dealing With Yellowing Skin: Understanding Crigler-Najjar SyndromeWrote an article about Crigler-Najjar Syndrome as a Contributor to the Rare Disease Review Journal. 
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                    ![Screenshot of the webpage with title "How improvements in molecular diagnostics could save your life"]()  How improvements in molecular diagnostics could save your lifeWrote an article about molecular diagnostics as a Contributor to the Rare Disease Review Journal. 
Newsletters
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              NewsletterIssue #2 — APHN Newsletter Contributed to the 2nd Newsletter of the African Public Health Network at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 
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              NewsletterIssue #3 — APHN Newsletter Contributed to the 3rd Newsletter of the African Public Health Network at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 
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              NewsletterIssue #4 — APHN Newsletter Contributed to the 4th Newsletter of the African Public Health Network at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 
 
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
                       
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
             
            
              
            
            
          
            