My Research Journey

IMPACT THROUGH RESEARCH

Generating Evidence, Building Capacity, Saving Lives

I grew up in Iganga, a rural town in Uganda, where my late father instilled in me a love for education. Witnessing the newborn deaths in my large family shaped my passion for maternal and newborn health. Today, I lead the Makerere University Centre of Excellence for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health and the INDEPTH Network's Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Working Group.

My Journey

My work involves paving the way locally, nationally, and globally to develop health systems and policies in maternal, newborn, and child health, development, and health services. Through my leadership, I strive to create sustainable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for mothers and children in low-resource settings.

Professional Background

I am an Associate Professor in Health Policy, Planning, and Management at Makerere University School of Public Health and a visiting researcher at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. My academic background includes a Master of Public Health from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD in Medical Sciences from Karolinska Institutet.

My research focuses on strengthening health systems and implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. I have led groundbreaking studies, such as the Kangaroo Mother Care trial and the Preterm Birth Initiative, which have influenced maternal and child healthcare practices worldwide.