Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM)

Prof. James K Tumwine
Dean

Kabale University School of Medicine was opened in September 2016 in response to the huge Health Professionals Training Gap in the Kigezi Region (where Kabale University is located). The CORE BUSINESS of the school is Teaching/Learning, Research, and Community Service.

The Medical School’s strategy is embedded in the overall heritage of Kabale University as a community-founded and community-centered institution of higher learning. The School strives to generate & disseminate knowledge and, develop skills of graduates that are of benefit to them as individuals, to their communities, their employers, and the country at large. The school, therefore, seeks to promote innovativeness, community service, and resourcefulness among the graduating professionals. We aspire to achieve this by developing sustainable accredited programs that produce graduates able to deliver outstanding health care, while observing the highest standards of ethics, integrity and compassion to those in need and graduates that can participate in research and community care services for the betterment of people’s health and wellbeing. Kabale University School of Medicine operates in a unique environment of; committed, well-motivated staff, good infrastructure, conducive policies and good governance.

Our Vision is to be:
A premier center of excellence for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate health professionals in the Great Lakes region and beyond

Our Mission:
To excel through practical skills training in Health Care, Research, and Community Service.

Motto:
“Training and Research for Excellent Health Care”

Our Core Values are:

Honesty and Transparency
Professionalism and Compassion
Excellent services
Innovativeness
Respect to all
Teamwork

The School runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programs that for now include:

A One-year Diploma in Health Service Management (DHSM)
A One-year Diploma in Environmental Health Science (DEHS)
A Two-year Diploma in Anesthesia (DAN)
A Three-year Bachelor Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine (BACM)
A Five-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
A Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) – Three years for Upgrading students & Four years for Direct entrants from High school.
A Three-year Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (BEHS)
A Two-year Master of Public Health (MPH)
Three-years Master of Medicine in:
1. Pediatrics & Child Health (MMED Ped) and,
2. Obstetrics & Gynecology (MMED ObsGyn)

We are in the process of further expanding the programs we offer at the University.

To further enhance the quality of Training/Learning the University has developed both Local & International Collaborations.

Local collaborations include:

Kabale Regional Referral Hospital – the main University Teaching Hospital
Local governments in the Sub-region; specifically, through the District Health Offices – to access the rural Health Centers which enhances the Community Based Training Approach
Hospitals in the Kigezi Sub-region – to expand the Teaching/Training Capacity of our University

International collaborations have so far been:

Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) based in the USA
Worldwide Healing Hands – USA
Upstate Medical University of New York
Global Off-site care (California)
The World Bank
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Leyden University (Netherlands)
Intra Health
The US embassy

Programmes

Doctoral degrees
Programme	Code	Duration	Study time
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences (By Coursework and Research)	PHS	3 Years	Fulltime
Masters degrees
Master of Medicine: Paediatrics and Child Health	MMED:Pae	3 Years	Fulltime
Master of Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynaecology	MMED:Obs	3 Years	Fulltime
Master of Medicine in Surgery	MMED:Surgery	3 Years	Fulltime
Master of Public Health	MPH	2 Years	Weekend
Bachelors degrees
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (both Direct and Diploma Entry)	KMS	5 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Direct Entrants)	KNS	4 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine (Direct & Ordinary Diploma Entry)	KAN	4 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Diploma Holders)	KND	3 Years	Weekend
Bachelor of Environmental Health Science	KHS	3 Years	Weekend
Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine (Completion)	KANC	2 Years	Fulltime
Undergraduate diplomas
Diploma in Anaesthesia	ANK	2 Years	Fulltime
Diploma in Medical Records Management	MRK	2 Years	Fulltime
Diploma in Environmental Health Science	EHK	2 Years	Weekend
Diploma in Health Services Management	HSK	1 Year	Weekend

Departments

Staff members

Prof. John C Lule Professor		View Profile
Prof. Yovan Begumya Ruhonoka Professor	MBChB; BSc.	View Profile
Prof. Everd Maniple Bikaitwoha Associate Dean/Professor - Public Health	PhD Health Systems Research (RCSI), MPH (MAK), MBChB (MAK)	View Profile
Prof. James K Tumwine Professor	PhD (Child Health),MMed-Paediatrics and Child Health, MBChB.	View Profile
Assoc Prof. Peter Etim Ekanem Associate Professor - Anatomy	PhD, MSc, MBA, BSc	View Profile
Assoc. Prof. Lynnette Tumwine Kyokunda Associate Professor - Pathology	PhD(Mak), FCPath(ECSA), MMed Path. (Mak), MBChB(MUST)	View Profile
Dr Sam Tumwesigire Senior Lecturer	(MMED); MBChB	View Profile
Dr. Eze Ejike Daniel Senior Lecturer	PhD (Human Physiology) - Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria); M.Sc (Human Physiology) - Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria); B.Sc (Human Physiology) - Ahmadu Bello University. (Nigeria).	View Profile
Dr. Ainamani Elvis Herbert Senior Lecturer - Clinical Psychology	PhD (Trauma and Neurocognitive disorders-MUST) : MA. Counseling Psychology (UCU); Bachelor of Arts (UCU); Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (MUST).MSc. Clin. Psycho (UON)	View Profile
Dr. Mugarura Robert Senior Lecturer	MBA, MMED (Surgery); MBChB	View Profile
Dr. Rodney Mwesigye Mugarura Senior Lecturer-Orthopaedic Surgery	Fellowship in spine surgery (Medanta Bone and Joint Institute, India) Fellowship in Orthopaedic trauma (Fukui University, Japan) MMed Ortho (MAK) MBchB (MAK)	View Profile
Dr. Sebastian Olikira Baine Senior Lecturer-Community Health		View Profile
Dr. Nkiru Okafor Christina Senior Lecturer-Nursing Science	PhD Nursing (NAU); M.Sc. Nursing (UNN); B.SC Nursing (UNN); RHPN, (UNN) RN, RM	View Profile
Dr. Agnes Kasede Napyo Senior Lecturer - Nursing Science	PhD (University of Bergen, Norway), MPH (Uganda Christian University), BSc Nursing (Makerere University)	View Profile
Dr. Ismail Abiola Adebayo Senior Lecturer - Microbiology	PhD Molecular and Cellular Biology (USM, Malaysia); BSc Microbiology (UNILORIN, Nigeria)	View Profile
Prof. Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz Senior Lecturer - Anatomy	Doctor in Medicine. Universidad Medica de la Habana. Cuba. Specialist of first grade in Human Anatomy. Universidad Medica dela Habana. Cuba.	View Profile
Dr. Isabella Epiu Senior Lecturer - Anaesthesia	MBChB (MUK), MMed (MUK), NIH Global Health Fellow (UCGHI), PhD (UNSW)	View Profile
Mfitumukiza Valence Lecturer	MNS (Critical Care ); BNS; Dip. Health Sciences Mgt; General Nursing	View Profile
Munezero Tamu John Bosco Lecturer	PhD Fellow, Certificate in Fundamentals of Implementation science (University of Washington); MNS -Critical Care Specialty(MUST); MPH(KIU); DHSM(KAB); BNS(MUST), cert. in Competence Based training,	View Profile
Dr. Nduhukire Timothy Lecturer	MMED, CDC-MakSPH Fellowship in Continuous Quality Improvement ( Fellow ), MBChB	View Profile
Dr. Bukwirwa .W. Henry Lecturer	MMED (UoN) ; MBChB(MUK)	View Profile
Dr. Walaka Posiano Lecturer	MMED-Pathology; MBChB	View Profile
Dr. Odongo Leo Lecturer	MMED(Obstetrics and Gynaecology); MMED (Dermatology); MBChB	View Profile
Dr. Tumwine Christopher Lecturer-Medical Sociology	PhD Social research in Health; Master of Dev. Mgt; MA. Sociology; BA.	View Profile
Dr. Masembe Sezalio Lecturer	MMED - OBs&Gyn; MBChB FELLOWSHIP-REI(MacMaster University, Canada)	View Profile
Dr. Gumisiriza Nolbert Lecturer	MBChB (MUST); MMED-Psychiatry (MAK) ; DPPM (UMI); PhD (University of Antwerp)	View Profile
Dr. Nyanzi Daniel James Lecturer	MMED-ENT (MUST), MBChB (MUST), BMLS (MUST)	View Profile
Dr. Nwankwo Mercy Chinenye Lecturer	PhD Public Health (JKUAT, Kenya), M Sc. Epidemiology (University of Rwanda), B Sc. Nursing (Public Health) (University of Nigeria Enugu Campus)	View Profile
Alex Tumusiime Lecturer - Child Health	MSc International Child Health, (UCL, Uk) BSc Nursing (MuK) Diploma in Nursing (MSNM)	View Profile
Dr. Keneth Iceland Kasozi Lecturer	BVM, MSc (Uganda), MIAH (UoE, UK), CHECT (Japan), Ph.D. Candidate (UoE, UK)	View Profile
Dr. Andrew Baguma Lecturer-microbilogy	PhD Medical Microbiology MSc Medical Microbiology Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory	View Profile
Kabami Jane LECTURER-NURSING	MPH (MUST), BSN(MUST)	View Profile
Dr. Geoffrey Ayebazibwe Lecturer	M.Sc. Pharmacology, MUST; MBChB, MUST; PGDCT ,Universite Montpellier.	View Profile
Dr. Sadic Kagwa Kakembo Lecturer	Master of medicine(Anesthesia)-MUST-2015, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery- MUST-2009	View Profile
Alex Mwesigwa Mugisha Lecturer		View Profile
Dr. Eugene Ogwang Lecturer	MMED RADIOLOGY, MBCHB.	View Profile
Dr. Ariho Samuel Bona Lecturer-Anatomy	MBChB(KIU), MMED-SURGERY (KIU)	View Profile
Dr. Daniel Asiimwe Lecturer-Surgery	MBChB , MMED Surgery	View Profile
Dr. Patrick Saasita Kambale Lecturer-Internal Medicine		View Profile
Dr. Daniel Matovu Lecturer Pharmacology	Msc. Clinical Pharmacology& Experimental Therapeutics(MUST); PhD (U.Penn & Unifesp)	View Profile
Dr. Jacob Nkwanga Lecturer-Internal Medicine		View Profile
Dr. Favour Naome Kyomugasho Lecturer	MBChB (MUST), MMED(MUST)	View Profile
Dr. Edward Turitwenka Lecturer	Msc Audiology (Manchester UK), MMed (Mak), DTM&H (London), MBchB (Mak)	View Profile
Dr. Lazia Najjuma Lecturer - Anaesthesia	MBchB (GU): MMed anesthesia (MUST)	View Profile
Dr. Denis Pliers Tusingwire Lecturer - Ophthalmology		View Profile
Dr. Daniel Izimba Lecturer-Surgery		View Profile
Dr. Kibedi B Cabral Lecturer (Bio-Chemistry)	PhD (Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine, Cardiff University, UK), MSc(1st Class), M.MGT(1st Class), PGDE, BSc(Hons).	View Profile
Dr. Ronald Kibonire Arineitwe Lecturer - Community Health	PhD Public Health, MSc Public Health, BSN	View Profile
Dr. Asaph Owamukamaeli Lecturer - Orthopedics	MBChB(MAK);MMED ORTHO(MAK)	View Profile
Dr. Kevin Nwanna Uchechukwu Lecturer - Community Health		View Profile
Dr. Peter Okello Lecturer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology		View Profile
Namuyimbwa Lydia Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Physiology; BSc. Nursing	View Profile
Turyasingura Jane Byabagambi Assistant Lecturer - Nursing Science	MSc. HPE, B.MED, REG.N/MW, DIP.HSM, DIP.DUS	View Profile
Sunday Samuel Dare Assistant Lecturer	M.Sc Human Anatomy; B.Sc. Human Anatomy; Cert. Digital Education Masterclass; Cert. Fundamental of Neuroscience; Cert. HIV Basics, M & E Frameworks HIV/AIDS Program; Cert. Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV; Cert. Proficiency in Management (Chartered)	View Profile
Dr. Byamukama Topher Assistant Lecturer	PhD (Population Health),MPH; Bsc. Env't Health Scie.; Dip. Health Services mgt	View Profile
Ninsiima Herbert Izo Assistant Lecturer	MSc in Physiology; BSc in Physiology; Dip. Clinical Medicine	View Profile
Idah Kalani Sunday Assistant Registrar	MAPAM(Student); BAS	View Profile
Echoru Isaac Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Anatomy (KIU), BMLS (MUST), Dual PhD candidate (Integrative Biomedical Sciences), Zhejiang university and university of Edinburgh	View Profile
Tirwomwe Michael Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Biochemistry; BSc. Ed. (Chem & Bio); Dip.PHD	View Profile
Nabirumbi Ritah Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Pharmacology; BSc. Pharmacology; Diploma in clinical medicine & community health	View Profile
Kirimuhuzya Claude Assistant Lecturer	MSocSc Health Research Ethics, MSc. Pharmacology; BSc. Dip Educ, Cert PAM	View Profile
Mwesigwa Alex Assistant Lecturer	Ph.D. Fellow, MSc, BBLT (MAK)	View Profile
Irene Mukenya Mutuku Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Medical Microbiology; BSc. Medical Microbiology	View Profile
Mandera Immaculate Assistant Lecturer	MPH ((UCU), BSC-N (MUST),DIPMW(NSCH-NM),DHSM(KAB)	View Profile
Susan Asiimwe Assistant Lecturer	BNS (UCU), MNS ( MUK)	View Profile
Ivan Mugumya Assistant Lecturer - Community Health		View Profile
Peace Muhamire Assistantant Administrative Officer	Bsc.Agric Msc.Agronomy student	View Profile
Armlet Kwesiga Benson Assistantant Administrative Officer		View Profile
Emmanuel Ategeka Teaching Assistant (Clinical Instructor)		View Profile
Joseph Kamugisha Technician (Microbiology)	MMsc(MUST),PGDME (BSU),BMLS(MUST) DML (MENGO) CLT(SELHEP)	View Profile
Joan Namara Assistant Administrative Officer		View Profile
Birungi Kenneth Senior Assistant Technician (Anatomy)	Dip. Lab. Tech	View Profile
Olupot James Peter Senior AssistantTechnician (Pathology)	DMLT (MLTS-Jinja) BMLS (MUST)	View Profile
Kirungi Betty Assistant Records Officer	BA. RIM, Dip. RM, Cert. RM, Cert. Secretarial Studies; Cert. Comp.; O'Level	View Profile
Atwijukire Osbert Assistant Technician( Mortuary)	Dip. Mortuary Science; Cert. Nursing	View Profile
Kenyange Grace Annet Senior Assistant Technician (Nursing Skills Lab)	Bachelor’s in Medical Education,Diploma in Health Service Mgt,Enrolled Nursing Certificate.	View Profile
Twahebwa Edidah Nursing Officer	Diploma in Midwifery	View Profile
Amos Nkundizana Munyaneza Assistant Technician-Physiology		View Profile
David Ariganyira Assistant Technician-Biochemistry		View Profile
Edson Kamwebaze Assistant Technician-Anatomy		View Profile
Sedita Atorainwe Library Clerk	BLIS (KAB); DLIS (KAB)	View Profile

Visiting Scholars

Dr. Matthew Nwokike

Senior Lecturer (Visiting Scholar)

MSc, Ph.D. (Pharmacology): Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.

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Publications

S.S. Dare, R.O. Folarin, P.B. Fakunle, O.O. Odubela, G.O. Oluwatunase, P.E. Ekanem, P.D. Shallie. . (2024) . Evaluating the Anticonvulsant Potential of Kaurenoic Acid Isolated from Annona Senegalensis Leaves in Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Cellular Insights in Wistar Rats . Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 21(2), pp. 235-242

Robert Mugarura, John Lule, Jacqueline Akello, Mary Katushabe, Joram Mugisha, Everd Bikaitwoha Maniple . (2024) . Prevalence of prostate cancer and its grade group stage at diagnosis in patients treated with prostatectomy in rural south western Uganda . BMC urology, [online] Volume 24(1), p. 286. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01683-6

Robert M, Jonathan NA, Kisakye NI, Mary K, Mutakoha E. . (2024) . Persistent unmet need for surgical care in Western Uganda . Tropical Doctor, [online] Volume 54(4). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755241261734

Greg Klazura, Peter Kayima, Martin Situma, Edwin Musinguzi, Robert Mugarura, James Nyonyintono, Ava Yap, James Cope, Richard Akello, Emmanuel Kiwanuka, Moses Odonkara, Chelsea Okellowange, Jennifer Adongpiny, Daniels Lakwanyero, Patricia Atim, Aber Patience Cadrine, Joshua Olara, Amulya Boppana, Ruth Laverde, Sergio d'Agostino, Bruno Cigliano, Doruk Ozgediz, Thomas Sims, Phyllis Kisa . (2024) . Pediatric Surgery Collaboration in Uganda, the Benefits of Long Term Partnerships at Regional Referral Hospitals . PubMed central , [online] Volume 1. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4332253/v1

Robert Mugarura, Mary Katushabe, Nakitto Irene Kisakye, Nek Arthur Jonathan . (2024) . Emergency surgical decompression of the orbit may rescue impaired vision even in a patient presenting late with a retrobulbar haematoma: A case report from rural southwestern Uganda . Tropical Doctor, [online] Volume 54(3), pp. 287-289. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755241244546

Christiana Nkiru Okafor1, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo2, Kenneth Umezulike Ani2, Ethel Ogoemeka Onuora3, Mathew Nwokike4, Jane Turyasingura Byabagambi1, Munezero Tamu JohnBosco1, Valence Mfitumukiza1, Mercy Chinenye Nwankwo5 and Alex Tumusiime1 . (2024) . Self-Care Practices and Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in south east, Nigeria . SAGE Publications, 17. South East Nigeria: SAGE Publications, p. 11786388241233534

Greg Klazura MD, Caroline Stephens MD, Edwin Musinguzi MD, Robert Mugarura MD, James Nyonyintono MD, Ruth Laverde BSc, Stella Nimanya MD, Martin Situma MD, Emmanuel Bua MD, Ava Yap MD, Thomas Sims MD, Doruk Ozgediz MD, Phyllis Kisa MD . (2024) . Pediatric Emergency Surgery Course in Uganda: Long-Term Follow-Up and Insights From Further Dissemination . Journal of Surgical Research, [online] Volume 294, pp. 837-845. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.058

Robert Mugarura, Ronard Tumwesigye, Leo Odongo, Mary Katushabe, Jesudian Gnanara . (2023) . Challenges in the management of cutis congenita aplasia in rural low resource settings: A case report from Kabale regional referral hospital in South-Western Uganda . Tropical Doctor, [online] Volume 54(2). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755231218503

Jesudian Gnanaraj, Dhanda Jag, Mugarura Robert, Muruiki Elias. . (2023) . Training rural surgeons using virtual reality in surgery: An efficient cost-effective method. . Tropical Doctor, [online] Volume . Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755231207905

Herbert Ainamani . (2023) . Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY2023, ., 14, pp. NO 2238583VOL. 14

F. Ssempijja, S..S. Dare, E. E. M. Bukenya, K.I. Kasozi, R. Kenganzi, E.M. Fernandez, and M. Vicente-Crespo. . (2023) . Attenuation of Seizures, Cognitive Deficits, and Brain Histopathology by Phytochemicals of Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv (Poaceae) in Acute and Chronic Mutant Drosophila melanogaster Epilepsy Models . Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 28, pp. 1-26

Denis Nono, Nolbert Gumisiriza, Christopher Tumwine , Luis Amaral, Herbert E. Ainamani, Seggane Musisi, Robert Colebunder . (2022) . Impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children with epilepsy including Nodding Syndrome in Uganda: A qualitative study . Epilepsy & Behavior

Turyasingura Jane Byabagambi, 1 Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke, 2 Sserumaga Mathias 3 Sarah Kiguli 4 . (2022) . Knowledge, perceptions and practices of Nursing Faculty on Mentorship at Kabale University School of Medicine

Rachel Luwaga, Esther Beebwa, Joseph Ngonzi, Timothy Nduhukire and Laura Brennaman . (2022) . Providing education and tools increases nurses’ and midwives’ assessment for puerperal sepsis in a regional referral hospital in South Western Uganda . International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, [online] Volume 17(2022). Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139122000944

Anne T. Otwine, Leonsio Matagi, John M. Kiweewa, Herbert E. Ainamaani . (2022) . Efficacy of career guidance and counselling among secondary schools in Uganda

Andrew Baguma1*, Benson Musinguzi2, Patrick Orikiriza3, and Joel Bazira4 . (2022) . Diversity and Distribution of Spa Types among Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Humans and Livestock in Kabale District – South Western Uganda . Journal of Veterinary Health Science, 3(3), pp. 283-290.

D. Atwine F. Abok R. Kyeyune S.N Atwine S. Logoose D.K Nanjebe D.J Nyanzi C. Birungi J.I Teta D. Musiime M. Kembabazi C. Akatukwasa E. Kemigisha . (2022) . Implementing a clinical study in a low resources settings . In: , BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, pp. 193-214

S.S. Dare, E. D. Eze, I. Echoru, I.M. Usman, F. Ssempijja, E.E. Bukenya, R. Ssebuufu . (2022) . Behavioural Response To Self-Medication Practice Before and During Covid-19 Pandemic in Western Uganda . Patient Preference and Adherence , 16. London: Dove Medical Press Limited, pp. 2247–2257

Herbert E. Ainamani , Nolbert Gumisiriza, Wilson M. Bamwerinde c, Godfrey Z. Rukundo . (2022) . Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health: Understudied and untapped in low-and middle-income countries . Preventive Medicine

Aloysious Kamukama, Rachel Luwaga, Rodrick Tugume, Margaret Kanyemibwa, Betrace Birungi, Obed Ndyamuhika, Diana Ampire, Timothy Nduhukire, Deborah Lowell Shindell . (2022) . Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district . PLOS ONE, [online] Volume . Available at: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0269786

Regan Mujinya, Muhamudu Kalange, Juma John Ochieng, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Ejike Daniel Eze, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Ritah Nabirumbi, Sheu Oluwadare Sulaiman, Emmanuel Kairania, Isaac Echoru, Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi, Kevin Matama, Oscar Hilary Asiimwe, race Nambuya, Ibe Michael Usman, Osuwat Lawrence Obado, Gerald Zirintunda, Fred Ssempijja, Miriam Nansunga, Henry Matovu, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Ponsiano Ernest Nganda, David Onanyang, Justine Ekou, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Godfrey Ssimbwa, Keneth Iceland Kasozi . (2022) . Cerebral Cortical Activity During Academic Stress Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University (Uganda) . Front. Psychiatry, [online] Volume 13. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.551508/full

D.M.Muzoora, D.Atwine, D.J.Nyanzi, T.M.Yadesa . (2022) . HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: In-take, completion rates and reasons for non-completion among health care workers at a regional referral hospital

Turyasingura B. Godwin Everd B. Maniple Nshakira Nathan . (2022) . The Multilevel Factors Influencing the Development and Impact of COVID-19 response in a University Community; A Case of Kabale University . Medical Research Archives (MRA), Journal of the European Society of Medicine (ESMED). , [online] Volume 10(2), pp. 2-14. Available at: https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/

Namaganda, G.N., Whitright, A. & Maniple, E.B. . (2022) . Lessons learned from implementation of the Workload Indicator of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology: an international Delphi study of expert users . Available at: https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-021-00675-z

Herbert E. Ainamania, Roland Weierstall-Pustb, Ronald Bahatic, Anne Otwinec, Sam Tumwesigired and Godfrey Z. Rukundoe . (2021) . Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda . EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY

D.J.Nyanzi, D.Atwine, R.Kamoga, C.Birungi, C.A.Nansubuga, V.Nyaiteera, D.Nakku . (2021) . Is Tracheostomy Safe?: Common Indications and Early Complications Among Ugandan Patients In A Pre-Covid-19 Era.

Herbert E. Ainamani *, Wilson M. Bamwerinde, Godfrey Z. Rukundo, Sam Tumwesigire, Valence Mfitumukiza, Everd M. Bikaitwoha d, Alexander C. Tsai . (2021) . Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda . Mental Health & Prevention, 10

Anthony Batte, Joseph Ogavu Gyagenda,Kennedy Otwombe, Rose Muhindo, Peace Bagasha, Daniel Kiggundu, Judith Caroline Aujo, David Martin Atuhe, Grace Kansiime, Reham Hussein, Lydia Namuyimbwa,Sandra Luyima Mukasa, Amina Kabuye, Joseph Mukasa, Emmanuel Sekasanvu, Robert Kalyesubula . (2021) . Prevalence and predictors of hypertension among adults in Mbarara City, Western Uganda . Chronic illness

Sagawa, J., Kabagenyi, A., Turyasingura,, G., Mwale, S. E. . (2021) . Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross-sectional study . BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, [online] Volume 21(591 (2021)). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04061-4

Henry Zakumumpa, Kimani Makobu, Wilbrod Ntawiha, Everd Maniple . (2021) . A mixed-methods evaluation of the uptake of novel differentiated ART delivery models in a national sample of health facilities in Uganda . Available at: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0254214

Douglas Mugarura, Herbert Izo Ninsiima , Hellen Kinyi, Ejike Daniel Eze, Sam Tumwesigire, Prossy Mbekeeka and Andrew Ndamira . (2021) . High-Prevalence Stunting in Preschool Children (1–5 Years) Attending Selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area-Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda . Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, [online] Volume 2021, p. 6. Available at: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jnme/2021/5736864/

Kavuma, D., Arunga, S., Onyango, J., Leck, A., Hoffman, J., Hu, V., & Burton, M . (2021) . Mooren’s Ulcer in Uganda: A Prospective Observational Case Series . Journal of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa, [online] Volume 24(2), pp. 64-71. Available at: https://joecsa.coecsa.org/index.php/joecsa/article/view/182

Herbert E. Ainamani a, *, Wilson M. Bamwerinde b, Godfrey Z. Rukundo c, Sam Tumwesigire d, Rebecca M. Kalibwani e, Evard M. Bikaitwaho f, Alexander C. Tsai c, g . (2021) . Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda . Preventive Medicine Reports(23)

Leo Odongo, Matthias Goebeler, Hermann Kneitz, John C Lule, Godwin Turyasingura. . (2021) . “Fatal Maternal Complication due to Neurofibromatosis Type 1-associated Giant Pigmented Plexiform Neurofibromas in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review”. . African Health Sciences

James O’Donovan1,2, Doreen Nakku3, Daniel Nyanzi4, Esther Nakasagga3,5, Rebecca Hamala2, Allan S. Namanda2, Kenneth Kabali2, Niall Winters1, Shelly Chadha6, Mahmood F. Bhutta7,8 . (2021) . Training, supervision and performance of Community Health Workers in the delivery of ear and hearing care to 321 community members in rural Uganda . Clinical otolaryngology

Herbert E. Ainamani, Godfrey Z. Rukundo, Timothy Nduhukire, Eunice Ndyareba & Tobias Hecker . (2021) . Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda . Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, [online] Volume . Available at: https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13034-021-00373-7

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Anne Laudisoit, Lawrence Obado Osuwat, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Naif E. Al Omairi, Eric Aigbogun, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Ibe Michael Usman, Lisa M. DeTora, Ewan Thomas MacLeod, Halima Nalugo, Francis P. Crawley, Barbara E. Bierer, Daniel Chans Mwandah, Charles Drago Kato, Kenedy Kiyimba, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Linda Lillian, Kevin Matama, Shui Ching Nelly Mak, David Onanyang, Theophilus Pius, David Paul Nalumenya, Robinson Ssebuufu, Nina Olivia Rugambwa, Grace Henry Musoke, Kevin Bardosh, Juma John Ochieng, Fred Ssempijja, Patrick Kyamanywa, Gabriel Tumwine, Khalid J. Alzahrani and Susan Christina Welburn . (2021) . A Descriptive-Multivariate Analysis of Community Knowledge, Confidence, and Trust in COVID-19 Clinical Trials among Healthcare Workers in Uganda . Vaccines, [online] Volume 9, p. 253. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/3/253/htm

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Yunusu Hamira, Gerald Zirintunda, Khalaf F. Alsharif, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Justine Ekou, Andrew Tamale, Kevin Matama, Fred Ssempijja, Robert Muyinda, Francis Kawooya, Theophilus Pius, Hellen Kisakye, Paul Bogere, Henry Matovu, Leonard Omadang, Patrick Etiang, Joseph Mbogua, Juma John Ochieng7, Lawrence Obado Osuwat, Regan Mujinya, Gaber El-Saber Batiha and Ochan Otim . (2021) . Descriptive Analysis of Heavy Metals Content of Beef From Eastern Uganda and Their Safety for Public Consumption . Frontiers in Nutrition, [online] Volume 8, p. 592340. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.592340/full

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Eric Oloya Otim, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Gerald Zirintunda, Andrew Tamale, Justin Ekou, Grace Henry Musoke, Robert Muyinda, Kevin Matama, Regan Mujinya, Henry Matovu, Fred Ssempijja, Ejike Daniel Eze, Mauryn Atino, Bede Udechukwu, Ronald Kayima, Patrick Etiang , Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Stellamaris Kembabazi, Ibe Michael Usman, Sheu Oluwadare Sulaiman, Phyllis Candy Natabo, Grace Nambatya Kyeyune, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, and Ochan Otim . (2021) . An analysis of heavy metals contamination and estimating the daily intakes of vegetables from Uganda . Toxicology Research and Application, [online] Volume 5, p. 15. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2397847320985255

S. S. Dare, E. Merlo, J. R. Curt, P. E. Ekanem, N. Hu and J. Berni . (2021) . Drosophila parabss Flies as a Screening Model for Traditional Medicine: Anticonvulsant Effects of Annona senegalensis . Frontiers in Neurology, 11, pp. 1-14

P. E. Ekanem, S. S. Dare, K. Gaim . (2021) . CREB Protein Expressed Differently in the Frontal Cortices of Datura stramonium Treated Rats: Implication for Addiction and Neurodegeneration . Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, 6(May 2016), pp. 209-218

Samuel S. Dare, Ejike Daniel Eze, Echoru Isaac, Ibe Michael Usman, Fred Ssempijja, Edmund Eriya Bukenya, Robinson Ssebuufu . (2021) . COVID-19 Pandemic and Behavioural Response to Self-Medication Practice in Western Uganda , pp. 1-11

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Susan Christina Welburn, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Najat Marraiki, David Paul Nalumenya, Monica Namayanja, Kevin Matama, Kelly Katenta Zalwango, Wycliff Matovu, Gerald Zirintunda, Justine Ekou, Stellamaris Kembabazi, Claire Mack Mugasa, Annah Kitibwa, Dickson Stuart Tayebwa, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Michael Mahero, Ibrahim Ssengendo, Anne Nanteza7, Enock Matovu, Ewan Thomas MacLeod . (2020) . Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda . Heliyon, [online] Volume 7(1). Netherlands: Heliyon, pp. e05688. Available at: https://www.cell.com/heliyon/fulltext/S2405-8440(20)32531-7

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Gniewko Niedba?a, Mohammed Alqarni, Gerald Zirintunda, Fred Ssempijja, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Ibe Michael Usman, Kevin Matama, Helal F. Hetta, Ngala Elvis Mbiydzenyuy, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Amany Magdy Beshbishy, and Susan Christina Welburn . (2020) . Bee Venom—A Potential Complementary Medicine Candidate for SARS-CoV-2 Infections . Frontiers in Public Health, [online] Volume 8, p. 594458. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7758230/

Adesanya Olamide Adewale, Okeniran Olatayo Segun, Ibe Michael Usman, Ann Lemuel Monima, Eric Simidi Kegoye, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Halima Nalugo, and Fred Ssempijja . (2020) . Morphometric study of suprascapular notch and scapular dimensions in Ugandan dry scapulae with specific reference to the incidence of completely ossified superior transverse scapular ligament . BMC Musculoskelet Disord., [online] Volume 21(1), p. 733. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7656716/

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Josephine Kasolo, Kevin Matama, Abass Alao Safiriyu, Elna Owembabazi, Fred Ssempijja, Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi, Miriela Betancourt Valladares . (2020) . Calcium and s100a1 protein balance in the brain-heart axis in diabetic male Wistar rats . J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol, [online] Volume . Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33098631/

Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo, Elizabeth Orua . (2020) . Factors influencing incomplete immunization among under five years old children at CHUK hospital, Nyarugenge district, Rwanda . International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 7(pISSN 2394-6032 | eISSN 2394-6040). India: , pp. 0.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20204340

Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Josephine Kasolo, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ejike Daniel Eze, Abass Safiriyu, Herbert Izo Ninsiima, Kennedy Kiyimba, Jackline Namulema, Edward Jjesero, Fred Ssempijja, Ibrahim Semuyaba, Daniel Chans Mwandah, Kyobe Ronald Kimanje, Muhamudu Kalange, Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi, Miriam Nansunga . (2020) . Synergistic action of propolis with levodopa in the management of Parkinsonism in Drosophila melanogaster . Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, [online] Volume 17(3). Germany: De Gruyter, p. 20190136. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32386191/

Kintu Mugagga, Masilili G. Mwarisi and Samuel S. Dare . (2020) . The Wooden Skull: An Innovation through the Use of Local Materials and Technology to Promote the Teaching and Learning of Human Anatomy . Hindawi BioMed Research International, 2020(August 2020), pp. 1-10

Ainamani, H. E., Gumisiriza, N., & Rukundo, G. Z. . (2020) . Mental health problems related to COVID-19: A call for psychosocial interventions in Uganda. . Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

Projects

SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE DIABETIC EAR DISEASE BURDEN AND HEALTH SERVICES IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA

Dr. Nyanzi Daniel1,3, Edson Twinamatsiko2, Caroline Birungi3, Teta Joana3, Dr. Daniel Atwine3 January, 2022

Situational Analysis of Anaesthetic services in Kigezi region 2021

Dr. BUKWIRWA Henry, PI, Dr. Baluku Morris, Dr. Kagawa Sadic, Karwemera Frank November, 2021 → March, 2022

Developing a model for Kigezi community resilience and rapid response to health challenges occasioned by environmental and climate change disasters

Dr.. Nwankwo Mercy Chinenye October, 2021

SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EAR DISEASE BURDEN AND HEALTH SERVICES IN KIGEZI REGION, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA. (EHESA-PROJECT)

Dr. Nyanzi Daniel James, MMED ENT1, Dr. Atwine Daniel, PhD2, Dr. Turyasingura Godwin, MMED-OBGY, MA. Demography1 August, 2021

Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards Covid-19 prevention measures in communities living at border points of the Kigezi Sub-Region, Western Uganda.

Mutuku Irene, Kinyi Hellen Wambui, Kirimuhuzya Claude, Tirwomwe Michael, Dr. Simon Peter Musinguzi, Prof. Everd Maniple December, 2020

Accountability Mechanisms, Practices and Challenges for RMNCAH Services in Uganda’s Health Sector

Dr Nathan Nshakira; Mesharch W. Katusiimeh September, 2020 → September, 2021

Immunisation Coverage and its Determinants Among Children 12-23 Months in Kabale District, South Western Uganda.

Dr. Timothy Nduhuhire [Principal Investigator], Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun [Co-Investigator], Dr. George Stanley Kinyata [Co-Investigator] , Assoc. Prof. Caleb Tamwesigire [Co-Investigator]. June, 2020 → July, 2021

Cervical Cancer Screening Training for Reproductive Health Service Providers in Kabale, Rubanda and Rukiga Districts in Kigezi Sub-region, South Western Uganda

Dr. Godwin Turyasingura (Project Leader), Professor John C. Lule (Associate Project Leader) Dr. Dale Mugisha, Dr. Masembe Sezalio, and Dr. James Ojom are principal trainers. December, 2019

Daniel J Nyanzi, MMED1,2, 5, Daniel Atwine, PhD2,5, Ronald Kamoga, MSc4, Caroline Birungi, MSc2, Caroline A Nansubuga, MBChB3, Victoria Nyaiteera, MMED5, Doreen Nakku, MMED5 December, 2017 → December, 2018

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