Prof. Spo Kgalamono
Prof.Kgalamono is the Executive Director of the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa. She is a Specialist in Occupational Medicine with extensive experience in occupational and environmental health, spanning clinical practice, research, policy, and training.
In her leadership role at the NIOH, she oversees national programmes in occupational medicine, epidemiology, toxicology, pathology, and workplace health and safety. She has played a key role in advancing evidence-based practice, promoting worker health protection, and supporting the integration of occupational health into broader public health strategies.
Professor Kgalamono is also deeply engaged in education and training, contributing to curriculum development and postgraduate supervision to strengthen capacity in occupational health and related fields. She has presented and published widely, with work addressing occupational diseases, workplace exposures, and health risks across both the formal and informal economy.
She serves on national and international committees, providing expert advice to government, labour, and industry, and collaborates with global partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Her career reflects a commitment to improving the health and safety of workers as a foundation for sustainable development and resilient workforces.