Dr Tawanda Makusha is an NRF-rated researcher employed by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) as a Chief Research Specialist. He specializes in applied Social and Public Health. Dr. Makusha’s work particularly focuses on men, masculinities, fatherhood, and male involvement in maternal and child health - particularly early child development in the first 1000 days and the impact of poverty, HIV, and AIDS on children and families.