Dr. Prosper Jambwa

Qualifications:

PhD in Paraclinical Sciences (University of Pretoria) MSc Clinical Biochemistry (University of Zimbabwe) BSc Hons Applied Biology and Biochemistry (NUST)

Academic Appointments:

Lecturer

Research Interests:

Ethnopharmacology and Natural Product Development

Faculty: Veterinary Science

Department: Veterinary Biosciences

Research Category: Veterinary Science

Biography:

Email: pjambwa@vet.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263773203021

Publications:

1. Chinyoka, M., Muchatibaya, G., Jambwa, P., Masocha, M., & Mushayabasa, S. (2024). Assessing the potential impact of livestock immunisation and acaricide use on controlling the spread of East Coast fever. Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 25, e00357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2024.e00357
2. Gufe, C., Jambwa, P., Marumure, J., Makuvara, Z., Khunrae, P., & Kayoka-Kabongo, P. N. (2024). Are phenolic compounds produced during the enzymatic production of prebiotic xylooligosaccharides (XOS) beneficial: a review. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 26 (8), 867-882. https://doi.org/10.1080/10286020.2024.2328723
3. Jambwa, P., Nkadimeng, S. M., Mudimba, T. N., Matope, G., & McGaw, L. J. (2023). Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity of plant species used in traditional poultry ethnomedicine in Zimbabwe: A first step to developing alternatives to antibiotic poultry feed additives. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 300, 115687.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2022.115687.
4. Jambwa, P., Makhubu, F. N., Matope, G., Fouche, G., & McGaw, L. J. (2022). Bioassay guided fractionation of Senna singueana and its potential for development of poultry phytogenic feed additives. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 800272. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2021.800272.
5. Jambwa, P., Katsande, S., Matope, G., & McGaw, L. J. (2022). Ethnoveterinary remedies used in avian complementary medicine in selected communal areas in Zimbabwe. Planta Medica, 88(03/04), 313-323. DOI: 10.1055/a-1529-8618
6. Chapter in Book. Prosper Jambwa and Emmanuel Nyahangare (2020). Ethnoveterinary Medicine: A Zimbabwean Perspective. Book Title: Ethnoveterinary Medicine Present and Future Prospects. ISBN 978-3-030-32269-4
7. Claudious, G., Sheperd, M., Tungamirayi, M. C., Prosper, J., & Jerikias, M. (2019). Isolation of Aspergillus flavus from dairy cattle feed and assessment of Aflatoxin M1in milk from small dairy farms around Harare, Zimbabwe. AdvMi-crob Res, 3(009) 7 pages.
8. Matarira, H. T. M., Uladi, S., Jambwa, P., & Mafuva, C. (2014). Use of prostate-specific antigen (Psa) isoforms for the detection of prostate cancer in men with a PSA level of 3-10Ng/Ml: a Zimbabwean perspective. International Journal of Scientific Research3 (5) 474-478