Biography
I am a dedicated public health professional with 8 years of experience in TB and HIV programs and a developing researcher with a deep commitment to improving healthcare for disadvantaged populations in Uganda. As TB Program Coordinator at the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and a member of its Science and Research Committee, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor, practical expertise, and a personal mission rooted in my upbringing in Uganda’s marginalized north—a region plagued by infectious disease burdens like TB, which claims 30 lives daily.
Key Impacts
Leveraging eCBSS data for geospatial mapping of TB hotspots and optimising the integrated TB case finding (CAST+) intervention in Eastern Uganda
Leveraging eCBSS data for geospatial mapping enabled the CAST+ intervention to identify TB hotspots, reduce costs by 41%, and achieve a 2.0% yield in March 2024 compared to 1.9% in September 2022.
Source: Conference 2024
Beyond the lungs: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis as a risk for TB deaths in faith based health facilities in Kampala, Uganda (2020–2023)
In high-volume, faith-based hospitals in Kampala, EPTB is a risk factor for TB mortality. The high mortality in the first month could be attributed to delayed or misdiagnosis. Enhancing EPTB-targeted diagnostics such as lateral flow LAM assays and molecular tests to address diagnostic gaps, especially in the first 28 days of diagnosis in these facilities, may reduce mortality among EPTB patients.
Source: Conference 2024
CAD4TB’s precision, threshold 45 optimises TB screening in West Nile region, Uganda
In West Nile’s region, cut off 45 optimizes CAD4TB screening, improving sensitivity over cut off 50. It reduces referrals and, improves case finding without compromising efficiency. We recommend use of context specific CAD4TB cut offs to optimize TB case finding and maximize efficiency.
Source: Conference 2024
Stigma’s dual shadow: TB-HIV misconceptions affect patients and health workers in West Nile, Uganda
Stigma linking tuberculosis to HIV/AIDS drives patient fears, prioritizing secrecy over openness, yet not deterring care. Healthcare workers, especially nurses, who are a critical cadre in TB management, face stigma that erodes confidence in TB care. Tailored educational initiatives and specialized training must address misconceptions to promote stigma-free, confident care in high-burden settings.
Source: Conference 2024