BUILDING A LEGACY
Driving Change in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Dr. Peter Waiswa is a global leader dedicated to advancing maternal, newborn, and child health through research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building. His work is centered on creating sustainable, community-driven health solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Dr. Waiswa believes that African academia and experts must lead the charge to address Africa's unique health challenges, creating sustainable solutions through collaboration and innovation.
A TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVE
Building Research Capacity for Global Health
In 2013, Dr. Waiswa founded the Centre of Excellence for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health at Makerere University. This initiative has become a hub for cutting-edge research, policy influence, and capacity building, addressing critical health challenges across Africa and beyond.
IMPACT THROUGH RESEARCH
Generating Evidence, Building Capacity, Saving Lives
Dr. Waiswa’s groundbreaking work focuses on creating evidence-based solutions for maternal, newborn, and child health. His initiatives, such as the Makerere Centre of Excellence and the INDEPTH Network Working Group, bridge local health needs with global policy reforms. He has trained hundreds of health workers, mentored researchers, and created innovative community health programs in Uganda and beyond.
A Vision for Resilient Health Systems
Dr. Peter Waiswa envisions a future where every child born not only survives but thrives. Through collaborative efforts, he aims to design better programs, generate actionable evidence, and build resilient health systems to transform Africa and the world.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Advancing Health, Empowering Communities
By addressing systemic health challenges, Dr. Waiswa’s work empowers communities and builds champions for health equity, ensuring that no one is left behind.
