Dr. Grâce Mabiala-Maye

MD, MPH, PhD(c), MBA(c)

Medical Doctor | Social Scientist | Maternal & Child Health Researcher | Health Equity Advocate | Host of the Podcast “Voices From The Field”

“Health systems must be rooted in dignity, equity, and the communities they serve. My work translates evidence into practice, ensuring every mother and child receives care with compassion and respect.”

Coming Soon: A New Book

A new book is currently in development — bringing together real stories from rural Congo that reveal the lived realities of health, care, and survival.

About Me

I am a Congolese physician and health systems researcher committed to advancing maternal and child health equity through systems-level transformation and evidence-based advocacy. My work bridges frontline service in fragile settings, rigorous research, and strategic communication to create sustainable, dignified health systems for underserved communities.

My commitment to maternal and child health equity is grounded in years of frontline experience in underserved settings. My expertise spans rural healthcare delivery, early childhood development, food insecurity, cancer prevention, and culturally responsive doula integration into perinatal systems —addressing the interconnected determinants of health for marginalized communities.

“Healing begins where compassion meets action. My purpose is to serve, to listen, and to build systems where every mother and every child is seen, valued, and cared for.“

Focus Areas

Maternal and Child Health Research

I advance maternal and child health equity through research that addresses systemic barriers, improves care access, and informs policy for underserved and rural communities.

Community–Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

I partner with communities as co- creators of knowledge, using CBPR to develop culturally responsive and sustainable solutions grounded in lived experience.

Science Communication

Through my podcast Voices From the Field, I translate research into action by amplifying community voices, sharing real-world health challenges, and driving advocacy through storytelling.

MY PODCAST

Voices from the field

Stories that matter. Voices you won’t forget.

Stories that matter.
Voices you won’t forget.

In The News

Tackling Maternal Health Disparities Through Community- Based Solutions

In this episode, I share how my journey informs my work to advance maternal health equity through research and community engagement.

Early Experiences Set Doctor, UNMC Master’s Graduate on Her Path

This feature highlights how my early experiences in Congo shaped my commitment to health equity and public health leadership.

Innover pour le changement à partir de Bétou

In this interview , I advocate for empowering women to pursue education and break gender stereotypes by embracing innovation and equitable thinking.

Comment la bourse Fulbright a changé ma vie

I share how the Fulbright scholarship transformed my journey and encourage young Congolese to seize this life- changing opportunity.

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