Dr. Turyasingura B. Godwin

Master of Arts (Demography) , Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (ISAE), Makerere University – 1989
Master of Medicine (MMED) Obstetrics & Gynecology, Makerere University – 1986
Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics, Makerere University – 1982
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Makerere University – 1980

Adolescent Sexual/Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Family Planning, Male Involvement in Reproductive Health, Cervical cancer prevention, COVID-19 Prevention and control.

Dissertations Supervised to Completion:

1. “Factors Affecting Women Willingness to Attend Antenatal Care Services in Rwampara County, Mbarara District”, By Ayebazibwe Kellen; a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Masters of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian Universty, Mukono, 2009.
2. “Factors Influencing Low Male Utilization of Services and their involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Programme in Jinja District”, By Mrs. Isiko Florence Joyce, a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Masters of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian Universty, Mukono,
3. “Assessing Men’s Response to ‘Responsible Fatherhood’ Pamphlets: A Case Study of Kapir and Kumi Town Council in Kumi District”, By Kenneth Geoffery Oluka, a dissertation submitted In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Masters of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian Universty, Mukono, 2010
4. “Factors Influencing Male Participation in Family Planning and Antenatal Care in Uganda”, by Jane Nabbuto; a desertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University, 2010
5. “Factors That Determine Duration of Breastfeeding in Uganda”, By Muhwezi Justus, a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the Degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health, of Makerere University, September, 2010
6. “Factors associated with utilization of facility-based delivery services among women living in IDP camps in Lamwo County, Kitgum District”, by Etolu S. Martin; A dissertation submitted for the award of MSc in Population and Reproductive Health, Makerere University, November 2010.
7. “Quality of Post Abortion Care (Pac) Services In Amuria Health Center IV”, by Irene Amuron, a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the award of the degree of Master Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University- Mukono, 2011
8. “Socio-economic and Demographic Factors Explaining Anemia Levels in Children Under Five Years in Uganda (Reanalysis of UDHS 2006)”, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University, 2011.
9. “Factors Affecting Utilization of Antenatal and Delivery Health Care Services by Disabled Pregnant and Lactating Women of Soroti Municipality”, By Akello Christine Emameete, a resaerch Thesis submitted for the award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University, Mukono, October, 2011
10. “Factors Influencing HIV Status Among Infants in Uganda; Case Study Tororo District”, By Wandabwa Franco, A disertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health, of Makerere University, 2011.
11. “Determinants of Choice of Source of Modern Contraceptive Commodities among Women In Uganda”, by Nakato Nassali Phirista; a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, 2011.
12. “Factors that influenced the utilization of postnatal care services at health facility level in Kabwohe-Itendero Town Council”, Bushenyi district, by Deogratias Agaba, a dissertation submitted for the award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University Mukono, 2012.
13. “Family Planning Use and Associated Factors among HIV Positive Female Clients attending an HIV/AIDS clinic in a Rural Government Hospital in Southwestern Uganda by Juliet Tumuheirwe; A dissertation submitted for the award of MSc in Population and Reproductive Health, Makerere University,
14. “Correlates of Pregnancy Wastage Among Women in Uganda”, by Mulwanyi Lydia Mukome, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, 2012.
15. “Analysis of the issues leading to maternal ill health among patients admitted to maternity ward: A case study of Mukono North Health Sub-district health, Mukono town council”, Tumwine Clarissa Althea, 2011
16. “Prevalence and Treatment of Diarrhea in Children Less than Five Years; Analysis of UDHS 2006 Data”, by Agaba Katurebe, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, 2013
17. “Factors Associated with Development of Non-Communicable Diseases in Uganda. A Study On Tobacco Use”, By Namara Archangel; a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, June 2013.
18. “Factors Influencing HIV status of infants born to HIV/AIDS Positive Mothers in Uganda; a case study of Tororo District”, by Wandabwa Franco, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, 2013.
19. “Factors Affecting Utilization of Health Facilities for Child Delivery Among Women in Uganda”, by Muhumuza Ambrose KABS, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Population Studies of Makerere University, 2014.
20. “Utilization of Family Planning Services Among HIV Positive Female Clients in Kitagata Hospital, Western Uganda”, by Tumuhairwe Juliet; A dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University, 2014.
21. “Determinants of Postnatal Care Utilization Among Mothers in Mangochi District, Malawi”, by Jonas Sagawa, a dissertation submitted for the award of the degree of Master of Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University, 2016
22. “Trends, Determinants and Unmet Need for Family Planning Among married women”. By Mukiibi Rukia; A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Populations and Reproductive Health, Makerere University, 2016
23. “Men’s Involvement in Family Planning Decisions: A Case of Gweri Sub-County in Soroti District”, By Kenneth Geoffrey Oluka; A Desertation Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University, Mukono, July, 2016
24. “Predictors of Post Abortion Family Planning Uptake Among Women in Balaka District, Malawi”, by Grace Chagona Mwale; A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University; 2016
25. “Factors affecting Men’s Participation in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMCT) of HIV among Refugees in Uganda; a case study of Kyaka II Refugee Settlement and Host communities”, By Agaba John Paul, a dissertation submitted for the award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University, Mukono, July 2017
26. “Factors Associated with Utilzation of Antenatal Care Services in the First Trimester of Mothers in Machinga District, Malawi”, by Beata Makuni Zuza; A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University; 2017.
27. “Health Care Supply Chain Management Practices And The Availability Of Emergency Obstetric Care Medicines And Commodities in Mpigi District”, By Kasoma William J.; A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of The Requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University-Mukono, April 2017
28. “Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Cervical Cancer Screening; Acase Study of Mukono Municipality”, by Byaruhanga Chris: A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health of Makerere University; 2018
29. Assessment of Knowledge, attitudes and practices of student teachers towards prevention of teenage pregnancies in Bukedea Primary Teacher training college, Bukedea district by Consolata Iyogil; A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements for the award of the Degree of Master of Public Health Leadership of Uganda Christian University-Mukono, April 2019.
30. Prevalence, Severity and Determinants of Menopausal Symptoms among Postmenopausal Women in Kabale Municipality by Leo Odongo. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology Kabale University, 2021
31. Determinants of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Practices of Health Care Providers in Four Health Facilities within Kabale Municipality by Nsengiyumva Venancio. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology Kabale University, 2021
32. Predictors and Prevalence of Puerperal Sepsis Among Women Attending Maternity at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda. by Jeconiah David Menha Zirabamuzaale. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology Kabale University,

1. Responsibilities at Kabale University
2. Founding Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2017 to Date)
3. Chair, Training & Quality Assurance Committee, Kabale University COVID-19 Task Force
4. Often Stands in for DEAN Kabale University School of Medicine
5. Presentations

Poster presentation

1. Socio-demographic correlates of HIV testing among women in conflict areas – Northern Uganda Elizabeth Nansubuga¹, Gideon Rutaremwa¹, Godwin Turyasingura¹, 1Makerere University School of Statistics and Planning. European Population Conference< Vienna Austria. 1^st – 4^th September 2010
2. Awards
3. Faculty Appreciation Award, October 26, 2012: received from Save The Mothers Program Based at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, in recognition of my contribution to saving mothers.

2. Distinguished Faculty Award, February 19, 2015: received from Save The Mothers Program (Based at Uganda Christian University, Mukono) in appreciation of the long service rendered to the program/faculty. The recognition was at an event held at Golf Course Hotel Kampala during the program’s 10^th Anniversary celebrations.

3. Certificate of Recognition for outstanding performance and dedication to University Service, 2018; Kabale University.

4. “In Appreciation”, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecologynof New York Upstate Medical University, April 2019.

1. Previous Consultancies Held:
2. United nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 1990

Carried out a Mid-term Review of UNFPA Supported maternal, Child Health / Family Planning (MCH/FP) Country Programme. The goals of this programme were to create the technical and infrastructural capacity in the country to provide comprehensive MCH/FP services; thus increasing the contraceptive prevalence rate, increase the number of supervised deliveries and prevent the transmission of AIDS.

In reviewing this programme, my role was to take stock of the achievements made that far, identify factors facilitating or constraining implementation of the programme, assess the organizational and management structures and propose corrective or strengthening measures. This was successfully done resulting into further extension of the programme reviewed.

2. CARE-Uganda 1992

Conducted a baseline survey for a CARE Supported Community Reproductive Health Project for South –Western Uganda. The Objective was to establish a baseline level of information about knowledge and use patterns of modern contraceptives and reproductive health patterns of the area, before an intervention project supported by CARE would be designed and implemented. This baseline data would also serve as a basis for monitoring the impact of such an intervention.

The survey was successfully conducted, a workshop held to design the intervention project and the project has been implemented since 1993.

3. World Health Organization (WHO) Sept.1994

Carried out a situation analysis of Young People’s (15-4) Health and Development in Uganda the aim was to: –

Identify existing information on the health and development of young people in Uganda.

Assess present information gaps as a guide to further research and

Create a national information base on the health of young people.

4. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) December 1994

Carried out an evaluation of UNFPA Supported maternal Child Health and Family Planning Project in Uganda. The aim of this evaluation was to understand how well the project is moving towards its objectives, so that necessary changes/adjustments are made for improvement. The evaluation was carried out and the extent to which project objective have been achieved were assessed. Constraints to project implementation were identified and recommendations on adjustments necessary were made. To date, most of these recommendations have been implemented to put the project on course.

5. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) November /December 1994.

Conducted a “State of the Art” review of Youth programmes in Uganda. In the process, the following were identified; Planned and on-going youth projects in the country. Specific strategies related to the youth used in these projects: Strength, weaknesses/gaps in current approaches.          As a result, opportunities for areas of intervention were highlighted. Suitable areas and approaches for intervention were suggested including appropriate and pertinent national institutional framework, potential partners for management and implementation projects designed to enhance the reproductive health of the youths in Uganda.

6. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) January 1995.

Facilitated a national workshop as a follow up on the State of the Art review, during which a Youth Programme called PROGRAMME FOR ENHANCING ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE LIFE IN UGANDA (PEARL) was drafted. This programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Welfare with funding UNIFPA.

7. UNIFPA, October 1996

Carried out a Needs Assessment of Reproductive HEALTH Services in Uganda People’s Defense Forces. Appropriate assistance to UPDF were worked out on the basis of recommendations made out of this Needs Assessment.

8. Population Secretariat, April 1998.

Carried out a review and update of the National Population Policy for Sustainable Development.

9. UNFPA (Ministry of Health), July 1998.

Medical Needs Assessment of the Rural Extended Relief (RESCUER) project. This is a project designed in 1995 following an identified need to establish a well-developed referral system that allows prompt transfer of mothers with obstetric emergencies from lower level health units to the next higher level health care in order to ensure safe births.

10. UNFPA, April – October 1999

Country population Assessment Working group team leader for the thematic area, Reproductive Health.

11. UNFPA, July 1999

Training consultant: Update course in Voluntary Surgical Contraception (VSC) for Reproductive Health Regional Coordinators and Central Level managers of Ministry of Health.

12. UNFPA, November 1999-January 2000

Consultant, Iganga/Bugiri Baseline Survey for PEARL (The Programme for Enhancing Adolescent Reproductive Health).

13. UNFPA, July – October 2000

Consultant for Reproductive Health thematic area in the Evaluation of GOU/UNFPA, 4^th Country Programme.

14. The international Council on Management of Population (ICOMP) / Population Secretariat Uganda. March to September 2001.

Consultant on a Study on Enhancing Civil Society Role in Reproductive Health in Uganda

15. UNFPA/GOU Consultant, Medical Needs Assessment for the district of Bushenyi, Kiboga and Arua, September –October 2001.
16. BONITA/ German Foundation for World Population, Uganda. Consultant. Adolescent Reproductive Health Initiative Project Design for Uganda, November 2001-january 2002.
17. German Foundation for World Population (DSW)- Uganda Adolescent Reproductive Initiative Project (ARH); lead Consultant for a Baseline survey in 9 districts. October 2002-march 2003.
18. The Uganda AIDS/HIV Integrated Model District Program (AIM) / USAID / CDC. Consultant for HIV/AIDS Situation Analysis and Needs Assessment in 3 districts in Uganda. May to August 2003.
19. UNFPA/GOU: RH Consultant; Midterm Review of the 5^th GOU/UNFPA Country Program. August – September 2003.
20. International Medical Corps (IMC), Uganda. Lead Consultant that Reviewed and Adapted to the Ugandan situation, IMC guidelines on Medical Management of sexual and Gender Based Violence. April –May 2004.
21. Society for International Development (SID). Consultant in carrying out a maternal Health Review, Uganda. 2004 – Jan. 2005.
22. GOU/UNFPA. Lead RH facilitator, on the National team reviewing the National Population Policy, Dec 2004 – April 2005.
23. International Medical Corps (IMC) Uganda. Training of Health Service providers in Mbarara and Hoima Districts on Medical management of Sexual and Gender Based Violence survivors September, 2005.
24. John Snow Inc, New York, March – Sept. 2006. Co-Investigator, Impact Assessment of African Youth Alliance (AYA) Project in Uganda.
25. Uganda AIDS Commission, Sept. 2006. One of a three person team that carried out an Inventory of HIV/AIDS Research in Uganda 1997 – 2006 and developed a National Framework for HIV/AIDS Research.
26. International Medical Corps (IMC) Uganda; Nov. 2006. Consultant, Training Workshop in Medical Management of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) for Health Workers in Kyaka Refugee Settlement and Isingiro District.
27. GoU/UNFPA 6^th Country Program Baseline Survey of 12 districts of Uganda. Principal Investigator. June – July 2008
28. International Medical Corps (IMC) Uganda; 8^th – 12^th June 2009. Consultant, Training Workshop in Medical Management of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) for Health Workers drawn from Kyaka II, Kyangwali, Oruchinga, and Nakivale Refugee Settlements  in South Western and Western Uganda.
29. GOU/UNFPA: August 2009 – February 2010. Lead consultant; Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH&R), HIV/AIDS linkages and integration comprehensive review, and development of a National SRH/HIV/AIDS Linkages and Integration Strategy. World Vision Uganda/Ministry of Health: June 2015. Lead consultant; Development of a National Budget Advocacy Strategy on Life Saving Commodities for Women and Children.