About

About Me.

Dr. Kasoka Kasoka, PhD is a professional with over eight years of experience in research and analysis, partnerships and stakeholder engagement, project management, and advocacy within distinguished NGOs, intergovernmental organizations (United Nations) and academia. With a rich background intersecting law, policy, ethics, politics, health & human rights, he has made contributions to institutions such as the United Nations Human Rights Office, the World Health Organization, and the International AIDS Society.

His expertise extends to collaborating with diverse experts globally, ensuring tailored approaches to address unique challenges through evidence-based decision-making. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Kasoka provides services rooted in scientific rigor and best practices, backed by a strong publication record in prestigious journals such as The Lancet.

Academically, he holds a PhD in Law, Policy, Ethics, Health and Human Rights, along with other interdisciplinary qualifications, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), reflecting his dedication to comprehensive, informed service delivery. His work encompasses leading initiatives in research design, fieldwork, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, driving positive change in advocacy and policy development. Read more.

Education

2014-2018

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Birkbeck, University of London, London, UK

Interdisciplinary PhD in Law, Policy, Ethics, Health and Human Rights from Birkbeck, University of London, UK. Supervised by Prof. Matthew Weait, Director of the Department for Continuing Education, Professor of Law and Society, University of Oxford, and Prof. Eddie Bruce-Jones, Professor of Law & Head of School of Law, SOAS, University of London.

2012-2013

Master's Degree in Forensics, Criminology and Law (LLM)

Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands

Faculty of Law , Maastricht University, ranks among the top 20 law schools worldwide. I studied a large variety of interdisciplinary courses including, Criminal Perspectives, Forensics, Evidence, Advanced Criminal Procedure, International Law, Psychology and Law, Forensic Psychopathology, and Organizational Crime. The programme was premised on a problem-based learning approach.

2008-2011

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of London, London, UK

Dating back to the 1890s, the University of London LLB is internationally regarded as ‘gold standard’. It is essential for skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, which are highly sought after by top law firms and employers worldwide. Subject areas I studied includes Criminal Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, Company Law, European Law, Jurisprudence, and Land Law.

Speaking

Publications.

Under threat: the International AIDS Society–Lancet Commission on Health and Human Rights. Chris Beyrer*, Adeeba Kamarulzaman*, Michael Isbell, Joseph Amon, Stefan Baral, Mary T Bassett, Javier Cepeda, Harriet Deacon, Lorraine Dean, Lilianne Fan, Rita Giacaman, Carolyn Gomes, Sofia Gruskin, Ravi Goyal, Sandra Hsu Hnin Mon, Samer Jabbour, Michel Kazatchkine, Kasoka Kasoka, Carrie Lyons, Allan Maleche, Natasha Martin, Martin McKee, Vera Paiva, Lucy Platt, Dainius Puras, Robert Schooley, Gerson Smoger, Lucy Stackpool-Moore, Peter Vickerman, Josephine G Walker, Leonard Rubenstein. The Lancet 403 (10434), 1374-1418: 2024

Frameworks and measures for HIV-related internalized stigma, stigma and discrimination in healthcare and in laws and policies: a systematic review. Laura Ferguson, Sofia Gruskin, Maria Bolshakova, Sachi Yagyu, Ning Fu, Nicky Cabrera, Mary Rozelle, Kasoka Kasoka, Tessa Oraro-Lawrence, Lucy Stackpool-Moore, Aneesa Motala, Susanne Hempel. Journal of the International AIDS Society 25 (S1); 2022

Investigating preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among black African communities in east London and Hertfordshire: a brief report of a mixed methods study. Kisley Di Giuseppe, Kasoka Kasoka, Yasmin Dunkley. International Journal of Sexual Health 31 (3), 291-296; 2019

Autonomy in HIV testing: a call for a rethink of personal autonomy in the HIV response in sub-Saharan Africa. Kasoka Kasoka. Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy 23 (3), 519-536; 2020

Situating HIV Stigma in Health Facility Settings: A Qualitative Study of Experiences and Perceptions of Stigma in ‘Clinics’ among Healthcare Workers and Service Users in Zambia. Sanny Mulubale, Sue Clay, Corinne Squire, Virginia Bond, Kasoka Kasoka, Lucy Stackpool-Moore, Tessa Oraro-Lawrence, Mutale Chonta, and Chipo Chiiya. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC); 2022, doi: 10.1177/2325958222110

HIV Testing Autonomy: The Importance of Relationship Factors in HIV Testing to People in Lusaka and Chongwe, Zambia. Kasoka Kasoka, Matthew Weait. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry; 2022. 19 (2):239-254. doi: 10.1007/s11673-022-10169-9

Systematic review and quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of interventions to address HIV-related stigma and discrimination. Laura Ferguson, Sofia Gruskin, Maria Bolshakova, Mary Rozelle, Sachi Yagyu, Kasoka Kasoka, Tessa Oraro-Lawrence, Aneesa Motala, Lucy Stackpool-Moore and Susanne Hempel. AIDS, 10.1097; 2023. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284195

Lived experiences of people living with HIV—A qualitative exploration on the manifestation, drivers, and effects of internalized HIV stigma within the Malawian context. Moses Kelly Kumwenda , David Black Kamkwamba, Maureen, Leah Chirwa, Kasoka Kasoka, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Tessa Oraro-Lawrence, Lucy Stackpool-Moore. PLoS ONE; 2023. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284195.

Informed consent requirements in HIV testing in Zambia: 'a question of a borrowed bucket'? Kasoka Kasoka. Birkbeck, University of London; 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.18743/PUB.00040339.