Dr. Peter Waiswa

Awards & Distinctions

Prof. Peter Waiswa’s work has been recognized through national honors, academic distinctions, international research recognition, and professional excellence awards. These recognitions reflect his long-standing contribution to maternal, newborn, and child health, health systems strengthening, and scientific leadership in Uganda and beyond.

Featured Recognition

Distinguished Fellowship
Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS)
Prof. Waiswa was elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences in recognition of his distinguished contribution to science, health research, and evidence-informed leadership. This recognition reflects the wider continental significance of his work in maternal, newborn, and child health and health systems research.
Selected Awards & Distinctions
2016
Presidential National Independence Heroes Medal
Uganda — Awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution and service to the nation.
2012
Award of Excellency — Minister of Health
Uganda — Recognized for contribution toward improved care for preterm and newborn babies.
2012
Award of Excellence — Uganda Christian University
Recognized as a dedicated lecturer contributing to the Saving Mothers Program.
2012
National Championship Medal
Minister of Health — Awarded for contributions to the national fight against preterm birth and death.
2011
INDEPTH Network Recognition — Newborn Health Research Fundraising
Awarded for fundraising efforts supporting newborn health research within the INDEPTH Network Consortia.
2011
International Medal — INDEPTH Network
Awarded for contribution to the growth of newborn research globally.
1997
Second Best Oral Presentation
Federation of African Medical Students Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
1996
Best Oral Presentation
Federation of African Medical Students Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Recognition Built on Service, Science, and Impact

These awards and distinctions reflect a career shaped by public service, academic commitment, scientific contribution, and practical impact across communities, institutions, and health systems. Together, they speak to Prof. Waiswa’s sustained influence in improving health outcomes and strengthening evidence-driven change.