Manuela Straneo
Affiliated to Research
E-mail: manuela.straneo@ki.se
Visiting address: Tomtebodavägen 18A, 17177 Stockholm
Postal address: K9 Global folkhälsa, K9 GPH Hanson, 171 77 Stockholm
About me
- I am a medical doctor with a Master in Public Health and a PhD and around 15 years’
experience in humanitarian work in sub-Saharan Africa as a clinician,
technical assistant and researcher. My main focus has been on how health
systems can work for the most disadvantaged in low-income settings,
particularly women and children.
I am now studying how poorer women use childbirth services in rural
sub-Saharan Africa, and how health services can best contribute to serving
all women. In the past I participated and coordinated in research projects on
quality and coverage of maternal/newborn care in Tanzania, Uganda, as part of
development interventions. I have a specific interest in primary health care.
Additional research experience in high income country contexts.
Main areas of experience are in maternal/new-born, pediatric, HIV, TB and
refugee health.
PhD Vrije University, NL
Master in Public Health, LSHTM, UK
Specialization in Oncology, Milan State University, IT
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Milan State University, IT
Bachelor of Science Biochemistry, Imperial College of Science and Technology,
London University, UK
Articles
- Journal article: BMJ OPEN. 2025;15(10):e099256Wanduru P; Straneo M; Sadoo S; Tann CJ; Kakooza AM; Mutumba R; Annerstedt KS; Waiswa P; Hanson C
- Article: BMC MEDICINE. 2025;23(1):241Khaki JJ; Molenaar J; Karki S; Olal E; Straneo M; Mosuse MA; Fouogue JT; Hensen B; Baguiya A; Musau Nkola A; Wong KLM; Ba OA; Kikula A; Grovogui FM; Semaan A; Asefa A; Macharia PM; Chikwari CD; Ouedraogo MO; Christou A; Okiro EA; Mutua MK; Amodu A; Phiri M; Athanase R; Kitara DL; Owolabi O; Pembe AB; Afolabi BB; Benova L
- Journal article: 2025When Health Data Go Dark: A Call to Restore DHS Program FundingKhaki JJ; Molenaar J; Karki S; Olal E; Straneo M; Mosuse MA; Fouogue J; Hensen B; Baguiya A; Musau A; Wong KLM; Ba OA; Kikula A; Grovogui FM; Semaan A; Asefa A; Macharia P; Dziva Chikwari C; Ouedraogo M; Christou A; Okiro E; Kavao M; Amodu A; Phiri MM; Rukundo A; Kitara D; Owolabi OO; Pembe AB; Afolabi B; Benova L
- Article: JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH. 2025;15:03009UrbanBirth Collective
- Article: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH. 2025;24(1):19Straneo M; Benova L; van den Akker T; Abeid MS; Ayebare E; Dossou J-P; Handing G; Kandeya B; Pembe AB; Hanson C
- Journal article: PLOS ONE. 2025;20(9):e0331684Moxon SG; Wharton-Smith A; Sharma S; Aluvaala J; Campbell OMR; Gupta G; Lobis S; Warthin C; Penn-Kekana L; Freedman LP; Delphi panel on EmONC signal functions and levels
- Article: BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY. 2024;131(11):1465-1474Hanson C; Annerstedt KS; Alsina MDR; Abeid M; Kidanto HL; Alvesson HM; Pembe AB; Waiswa P; Dossou J-P; Chipeta E; Straneo M; Benova L
- Article: ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA. 2024;103(3):590-601Handing G; Straneo M; Agossou C; Wanduru P; Kandeya B; Abeid MS; Annerstedt KS; Hanson C
- Article: BMJ GLOBAL HEALTH. 2024;9(1):e013029Straneo M; Hanson C; van den Akker T; Afolabi BB; Asefa A; Delamou A; Dennis M; Gadama L; Mahachi N; Mlilo W; Pembe AB; Tsuala Fouogue J; Benova L
- Article: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2022;2(8):e0000345Straneo M; Benova L; van den Akker T; Pembe AB; Smekens T; Hanson C
- Article: HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING. 2021;36(9):1428-1440Straneo M; Benova L; Hanson C; Fogliati P; Pembe AB; Smekens T; van den Akker T
- Article: HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING. 2017;32(10):1354-1360Fogliati P; Straneo M; Mangi S; Azzimonti G; Kisika F; Putoto G
- Article: AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES. 2016;16(2):420-428Straneo M; Fogliati P; Pellis I; Goodman C; Riva DD; Kisika F; Mpuya E; Putoto G
- Article: PLOS ONE. 2015;10(9):e0139460Fogliati P; Straneo M; Brogi C; Fantozzi PL; Salim RM; Msengi HM; Azzimonti G; Putoto G
- Article: PLOS ONE. 2015;10(5):e0127827Wilunda C; Putoto G; Dalla Riva D; Manenti F; Atzori A; Calia F; Assefa T; Turri B; Emmanuel O; Straneo M; Kisika F; Tamburlini G
- Article: PLOS ONE. 2014;9(12):e113995Straneo M; Fogliati P; Azzimonti G; Mangi S; Kisika F
- Article: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY. 2000;18(10):2116-2125Venturini M; Lunardi G; Del Mastro L; Vannozzi MO; Tolino G; Numico G; Viale M; Pastrone I; Angiolini C; Bertelli G; Straneo M; Rosso R; Esposito M
All other publications
- Preprint: MEDRXIV. 2025Nkola AM; Straneo M; Semaan A; Macharia PM; Kaj FM; Ngashi AN; Mulongo N; Malu WN; Kayembe JDM; Lakula N; Mahuridi A; Mpoyi TI; Bonane JK; Mwembo AT-A-N; Ouko R; Libertini L; Mosuse MA; Beňová L; Mukengeshayi AN
- Preprint: AUTHOREA PREPRINTS. 2023Hanson C; Annerstedt K; Alsina MDR; Abeid M; Kidanto H; Alvesson HM; B AP; Waiswa P; Dossou J-P; Chipeta E; Straneo M; Bekova L
- Corrigendum: PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH. 2023;3(5):e0001976Straneo M; Benova L; van den Akker T; Pembe AB; Smekens T; Hanson C
- Conference publication: TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH. 2021;26:240Straneo M; Benova L; van den Akker T; Pembe AB; Hanson C
- Letter: LANCET. 2017;389(10070):698Straneo M; Hanson C; Fogliati P; Mbaruku GM
- Corrigendum: PLOS ONE. 2015;10(6):e0130859Wilunda C; Putoto G; Dalla Riva D; Manenti F; Atzori A; Calia F; Assefa T; Turri B; Emmanuel O; Straneo M; Kisika F; Tamburlini G
Employments
- Affiliated to Research, Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 2025-2027
- Research assistant, Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, 2023-2024