Faculty of Public Health

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• Postdoctoral Researcher, Lira University, Uganda
• PhD in Development Studies, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda
• Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
• MA in Sociology, Makerere University, Uganda
• CPA level III, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
  Uganda (ICPAU), Uganda
• Higher Diploma in Marketing, Makerere University, Uganda
• Bsc of Social Sciences, Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Uganda

• Member of the Uganda Sociology and Anthropology Association (USAA)
•  Member of the Citizen Science Association of Uganda

• Health Sociology
• Medical Anthropology
• Traditional Medicine
• Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Participatory Action Research
• Citizen Science

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1. Kigongo, E., Ekungu, E., Edmonton, A., Auma, A. G., Ongom, M. C., Samson, U.,Maxson K.A, … Omech, B. (2025). Bridging Participation Gaps: A Community-Led Inception for Integrating  Comprehensive Adolescent-Friendly Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care (CAFFP–PAC) into Primary Healthcare Facilities in Northern Uganda. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 16, 81–96. https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJC.S550132
2. Maxson K. Anyolitho, Stella Neema, Paskari Odoi, Moses Adriko, Birgitte J. Vennervald, Edridah M. Tukahebwa, Shona Wilson (2025). Community insights into societal causes of and solutions for schistosomiasis transmission in Lake Albert fishing villages: A participatory approach, Health & Place, Volume 95, 2025, 103548,ISSN 1353-8292, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2025.103548.
3. Reigl LS, Anyolitho MK, Neema S, Amuyunzu-Nyamongo M, Buhl A, Burrill J, et al. (2025) Socio cultural and structural barriers influencing parents’ knowledge and access to information on schistosomiasis in children around Ugandan Lakes. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 19(5): e0013050. https://doi.org/10.1371 journal.pntd.0013050
4. Cecilia Wangari Wambui, Joule Madinga, Mercy Gloria Ashepet, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Patrick Mitashi, Tine Huyse (2024). Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward female genital schistosomiasis among community women and healthcare professionals in Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011530
5. Aspire Mudavanhu, Rachelle Weeda,Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Linda Mlangeni, Luc Brendonck, Tawanda Manyangadze, Tine Huyse (2024). Insufficient Water, Sanitation, and Healthcare Facilities Hinder Schistosomiasis Control in Endemic Areas: A Mixed Methods Study. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.08.30.24312829
6. Lisa Sophie Reigl, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Stella Neema, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Andrea Buhl, Jennifer Burrill, Marie Frese, Djouquou Alexise Gnahore, Eveline Hürlimann, Suzanne Lavry, Janet Masaku, Nora Monnier, Ashley Preston, Alice Sereti Sinkeet, Peter Steinmann, Alain Toh, Orkan Okan, Andrea S Winkler, Isabelle L Lange. (2025). Socio-cultural and structural barriers influencing parents’ knowledge and access to information on schistosomiasis in children around Ugandan Lakes. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013050
7. Anyolitho, M.K., Huyse, T., Masquillier, C. et al. Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 11, 227 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-02714-1
8. Ikwara EA, Nakero L, Anyolitho MK, Isabirye R, Namutebi S, Mwesiga G, et al. (2023) Determinants of primary healthcare providers’ readiness for integration of ART services at departmental levels: A case study of Lira City and District, Uganda. PLoS ONE 18(10): e0292545. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292545
9. Anyolitho MK, Nyakato V, Poels K, Huyse T, and Masquillier C (2023) Health Healthseeking behaviour regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a mass drug administration (MDA) program: the case of endemic communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16020-z
10. Puleh, S.S., Ikwara, E.A., Namutebi, S. Mwesigwa, G., Isabirye R., Acen J., and Anyolitho MK. (2023) Knowledge and perceptions of primary healthcare providers towards integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services at departmental levels at selected health facilities Lira district, Uganda. BMC Health Serv Res 23, 394 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913023-09388-6
11. Puleh SS, Kigongo E, Ojok IO, Akech SI, Opollo MS, Achan E, Acen J, Anyolitho MK, Acup. W, and Kabunga K (2023) Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid 19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda DOI:10.2147/PHMT.S404620 Page | 5
12. Anyolitho MK, Poels K, Huyse T, Tumusiime J, Mugabi F, Tolo CU, et al. (2022) Knowledge,  attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 16(2) : e0010190. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pntd.0010190
13. Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, et al. (2021). Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: Does Social Support Count? A Cross-Sectional Survey among Lira University Students, Northern Uganda. CPQ Neurology and Psychology, 3(6), 01-11.
14. Amir Kabunga, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho and Apio Betty (2020): Emotional intelligence and compassion fatigue among psychotherapists in selected districts of Northern Uganda. South African Journal of Psychology: sagepub.com/journals-permissions DOI: https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.1177/0081246319889174
15. Rebecca N, Maxson KA, Amir K. Traditional herbal remedies for managing COVID-19 major symptoms: A case study of Kole district, Northern Uganda. TMR Pharmacol Res. 2021;1(4):22. doi: 10.53388/TMRPR20210819022
    https://doi.org/10.53388/TMRPR20210819022
16. Rebecca Nakaziba, Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho, Sharon Bright Amanya, Crispin Duncan Sesaazi, Frederick Byarugaba, 3 Jasper Ogwal-Okeng, 1 and Paul E. Alele (2021): Traditional Medicinal Vegetables in Northern Uganda: An Ethnobotanical Survey Volume 202: International Journal of Food Science / 2021 / Article https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5588196
17. Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho (2018): Assessing Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards irrigation schemes in Pakwach and Oyam districts, Uganda funded the GoU and African Development Bank (unpublished)

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• Co-Principal Investigator and Project Coordinator. "Enhancing Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health in Northern Uganda: A Citizen Science Gender-Transformative Approach to Integrating Adolescent Friendly Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care (CAFFP-PAC)" (Grant No. 110713). This CAD 1,200,000 (UGX 3,109,368,000) initiative addresses critical gaps in sexual and reproductive health and rights in Sub-Saharan Africa (ANeSA). The project is co-funded by Canada’s  International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and the  Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
• Co-Investigator and Project Coordinator: Implementation of an Integrated Care Model for Patients with Multiple Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa. M-CARE Project (Project Number: 101226563). (Total Grant Amount Euros 4,000,000.00). The project funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA) with a grant of EUR 614,243.75 (UGX 2,500,000,000), aims to improve primary care for patients (aged ≥18 years) with
  multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) related to cardiometabolic and common mental health disorders in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
• Co-Principal Investigator. Action Towards Reducing Aquatic Parasitic Snail borne disease (ATRAP II) (Grant Amount Euros 1,100,000.00)
• Principal Investigator. Effectiveness of Mobile Phone Reminder, Routine Home visits and ANC for  Improving the uptake of IPTp in Lira West Division. (Grant Amount. Ugx. 16,000,000/=)
• Co-Principal Investigator. Exploring the effectiveness of University-Industry collaboration in Lira city. (Grant Amount Ugx. 16,000,000/=)
• Co-Principal Investor. Health, Environment and Livelihoods (HEAL) project: Empowering local community members in Uganda to reduce disease vectors by invasive vegetation removal” (Grant Amount. 60,000 Euros.

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• PhD in EOH - Ongoing, Egerton University, Kenya 
• Master of Public Health, Makerere University, Kenya
• Advanced Diploma in Health Services Mgt, Islamic University, Uganda
• Bachelor of Environmental Health Science, Makerere University, Uganda

• Member of the Master of Public Health (MPH) professionals’ Alumni Association of Makerere University School of Public Health
• Uganda Environmental Health Professionals’ Association
• Uganda Allied Health Professionals.

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1. Ongoli, A., Opio, B., Opollo, M. S., Akello, A. R., Kiweewa, F., & Omech, B. (2025). Mortality and associated factors among hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Lira regional referral hospital, a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 15(10), e094648.
2. Adyero, C., Orech, S., Auma, I., Okolimong, C., & Akello, A. R. (2024). Disposal of Polythene Bags Among Residents of Lira City, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-4757110/latest
3. Akello, A. R., Byagamy, J. P., Etajak, S., Okadhi, C. S., & Yeka, A. (2022). Factors influencing consistent use of bed nets for the control of malaria among children under 5 years in Soroti District, North Eastern Uganda. Malaria Journal, 21(1), 363.
   https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04396-z
4. Apio, E., Opio, B., Acanga, A., & Akello, A. R. (2024). Factors influencing willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection services among households in urban cities in Uganda: Empirical evidence from Lira City. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 2150.
   https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19568-6
5. Ashaba, N., Atai, J. M., Murungi, T., Layet, F., Musinguzi, M., Amito, F., Akello, A. R., Kigongo, E., & Opollo, M. S. (2025). Factors Associated With Malaria Prevalence Among University Students At Lira University Teaching Hospital, Lira City. A Cross
   Sectional Study. https://nru.uncst.go.ug/items/f82b017a-ddc6-43d6-8e06-0aeac565aaf6
6. Ashaba, N., Kigongo, E., Atai, J. M., Layet, F., Amito, F., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., & Opollo, M. S. (2024). Factors Associated with Malaria Prevalence Among Lira University Students at Lira University Hospital, 2022. A Cross-Sectional Study. https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-4145813/v1/43468ebd-818c-4457-ab2858bceef79b5c.pdf
7. Job, E., Omech, B., Akello, A. R., Abeja, C. J., Kambugu Nabasirye, C., Auma, A. G.,
   & Kumakech, E. (2023). Uptake of Integrated Community Case Management and
   Associated Factors Among Caregivers of Children Under Five Years in Apac District, Northern Uganda. https://www.academia.edu/download/111781631/cris213.pdf
8. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Musinguzi, M., Tumwesigye, R., Akello, A. R., Acup, W., Asiimwe, M. G., & Nalwoga, V. (2024). Level of burnout and associated factors among healthcare workers in central Uganda: A facility-based cross-sectional study. Plos One,
   19(10), e0309701.
9. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Okalo, P., Udho, S., Grace, A. A., Tumwesigye, R., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., & Nabaziwa, J. (2024a). Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, 1373743.
10. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Okalo, P., Udho, S., Grace, A. A., Tumwesigye, R., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., & Nabaziwa, J. (2024b). Burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in central Uganda. PloS One, 19(8), e0305713.
11. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Udho, S., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., Auma, A. G., Akello, A. R., Okalo, P., & Nabaziwa, J. (2024). A systematic review and meta analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(6), e0003388.
12. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Udho, S., Auma, A. G., Tumwesigye, R., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., Akello, A.R, Okalo, P., Nabaziwa, J., Shikanga, E., & Halima, N. (2024). An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda. HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, Volume 16, 73–82. https://doi.org/10.2147/HIV.S449298
13. Kigongo, E., Achan, E., Opio, B., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., Tumwesigye, R., Kabunga, A., & Puleh, S. S. (2023). COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and associated factors among the business community in Lira City, Uganda: A cross-sectional research. Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health, 18(1), 11–19.
14. Kigongo, E., Kabunga, A., Opollo, M. S., Tumwesigye, R., Musinguzi, M., Akello, A.
    R., Nabaziwa, J., Hardido, T. G., & Puleh, S. S. (2024). Community readiness and
    acceptance for the implementation of a novel malaria vaccine among at-risk children in sub-saharan Africa: A systematic review protocol. Malaria Journal, 23(1), 182. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04995-y
15. Ojok, S., Musinguzi, M., Kigongo, E., Akello, A. R., Kabunga, A., Opollo, M. S., & Okello, N. (2024). Factors associated with utilization of oral health services among adults aged 18–70 years in Lira district, Northern Uganda: A community based cross
    sectional study. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 1322. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024
    05082-z
16. Okiror Okello, E., Musinguzi, M., Opollo, M. S., Eustes, K., & Akello, A. R. (2024). Factors associated with teenage pregnancy among refugees in Palabek refugee settlement, Northern Uganda. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24(1), 708.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06909-x
17. Orech, S., Opollo, M. S., Auma, I., Ocen, F., & Akello, A. R. (2024). Factors Associated with Prevalence of Malaria among Children-under-5-Years Following Mass Net Campaign and Indoor Residual Spraying in Amolatar District, Northern Uganda: Cross-Sectional Study. https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-5132710/latest

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• PhD Candidate in Statistics, Makerere University, Uganda 
• Master of Statistics, Makerere University, Uganda
• Certificate in R Basics & Beyond: Intro to Health Data Analysis with R, University of Geneva (Institute of Global Health)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Makerere University, School of Statistics and Planning, Uganda
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Gulu University, Uganda

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1. Opio, B. (2017). Adherence to antiretroviral treatment of HIV positive patients in Lira District, Northern Uganda. Makerere University, Uganda
2. Musinguzi, M., Kumakech, E., Auma, A. G., Akello, R. A., Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Opio, B., Kabunga, A., & Omech, B. (2023). Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda: A cross sectional community-based study. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278772
3. Kigongo, E., Achan, E., Opio, B., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., Tumwesigye, R., Kabunga, A., & Puleh, S. S. (2023). COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy and associated factors among the business community in Lira City, Uganda: a cross sectional research. Epidemiology Biostatistics and Public Health, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.54103/ 2282-0930/20754 1/3
4. Acup, W., Opollo, M. S., Akullo, B. N., Musinguzi, M., Kigongo, E., Opio, B., & Kabunga, A. (2023). Factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: a facility-based cross-sectional study. Reproductive Medicine, 13(7). http://dx.doi.org/10. 1136/bmjopen-2022-071165
5. Etil, T., Opio, B., Odur, B., et al. (2023). Risk factors associated with preterm birth among mothers de livered at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 23:814. https://doi.org/10.1186/ s12884-023-06120-4
6. Okwir, M., Link, A., Opio, B., Okello, F., Nakato, R., Nabongo, B., Alal, J., Rhein, J., Meya, D., Liu, Y., & Bohjanen, P. R. (2024). Poor long-term outcomes despite improved hospital survival for patients with cryptococcal meningitis in rural, Northern Uganda. PLOS ONE, 19(5), e0303805. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303805
7. Auma, B., Musinguzi, M., Ojuka, E., Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Acup, W., Kabunga, A., & Opio, B. (2024). Prevalence of diarrhea and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) associated factors among children under five years in Lira City, Northern Uganda: Community based study. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0305054. https://doi.org/10. 1371/journal.pone.0305054
8. Asiku, N., Immaculate, A. S., & Opio, B. (2024). Bacteriological quality of drinking water and associated factors at community point sources, in Arua District, Uganda. Int. J. of Adv. Res., August, 924–932. http: //www.journalijar.com
9. Apio, E., Opio, B., Acanga, A., et al. (2024). Factors influencing willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection services among households in urban cities in Uganda: empirical evidence from Lira City. BMC Public Health, 24:2150. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19568-6
10. Etengu, R. O., Opio, B., & Oder, J. (2024). Corporate disclosure and earnings management: The moderating role of corporate governance mechanisms. Reporting and Accountability Review, 1(1), 8–17. https://doi.org/10. 22495/rarv1i1p1
11. Udho, S., Ekung, E., Namutebi, D. A., Aryek-Kwe, J., Rubaihayo, A., Musinguzi, M., Kigongo, E., Penduka, A., Nsaba Uwera, Y. D., Opio, B., & Ogwal-Okeng, J. (2025). Person-centered maternity care and satisfaction with post-abortion care: A facility-based cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda. Women’s Health (Lond), 21:17455057251318897. https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057251318897
12. Abongo, R., Etengu, R. O., Bolatito, A.-S. B., Opio, B., & Kisu, Y. (2024). Total quality management and performance of small and medium enterprises in Lira City, Uganda. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22(2), 22724–22735. https://doi.org/10.57239/PJLSS-2024-22.2.001617
13. Augustine, O., Opio, B., Opollo, M. S., Akello, A. R., Francis, K., & Bernard, O. (2024). Mortality and associated factors among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Lira regional referral hospital, a cross-sectional study. medRxiv.
14. Bernard, O., Opio, B., Bony, A., Kiweewa, F., Donggo, P., & Amone-P’Olak, K. (2022). The burden of non communicable diseases among hospitalized HIV positive patients at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda: Retrospective chart review 2016–2020.
15. Ongoli, A., Opio, B., Opollo, M. S., et al. (2025). Mortality and associated factors among hospitalised COVID-19 pa tients in Lira Regional Referral Hospital: A cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 15, e094648. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen 2024-094648
16. Odur, B., Etil, T., Opio, B., & Memon, S. (2025). Comparing Forecasting Models for Predicting Infant Mortality: VECM vs. VAR and BVAR Specifications. IgMin Research– A BioMed & Engineering Open Access Journal, 3(12), 440–453. https://doi.org/10.61927/igmin323
17. Okello W, Mugerwa Ssentongo S, Oryokot B, Bakashaba B, Opito R, Opio B, et al. (2026) Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda. PLoS One 21(2): e0337637. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0337637
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• CIRHT Seed Grant Awards (participated in four different funded teams)
• Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Grant Awards (participated in two different funded teams)

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• PhD Candidate in Population Health, HEAL center, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland
• PGD in Sexual & Gender Based Violence, Erasmus University, Rotterdam
• PGD in Monitoring & Evaluation, Uganda Management Institute, Uganda
• Master of Public Health, Lira University, Uganda
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Lira University, Uganda

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• Health systems strengthening.
• community-based research.
• Vaccination and cancer screening programmes.

1. Kigongo, E., Kabunga, A., Tumwesigye, R., Musinguzi, M., Izaruku, R., & Acup, W. (2023). Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos one, 18(7), e0289295.
2. Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Anyolitho, M. K., Musinguzi, M., Kwizera, G., Achan, E., ... & Omech, B. (2024). Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda.
3. Kigongo, E., Puleh, S. S., Kabunga, A., Akech, S. I., Ocen, F., Opollo, M. S., & Ebong, M. (2025). Community readiness and acceptance for the implementation of the malaria vaccine among caretakers of at-risk children in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
4. Kigongo, E., Heaney, C., McBride, L., Gliga, G., & Burns, R. M. (2026). A global scoping review of interventions to increase participation in screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer between 2016 and 2025.
5. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Udho, S., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., ... & Shikanga, E. M. (2024). A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Musinguzi, M., Tumwesigye, R., Akello, A. R., Acup, W., ... & Nalwoga, V. (2024). Level of burnout and associated factors among healthcare workers in central Uganda: A facility-based cross-sectional study.
7. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Okalo, P., Udho, S., Grace, A. A., Tumwesigye, R., ... & Namata, H. (2024). Burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in central Uganda.
8. Kigongo, E., Opollo, M. S., Nalwoga, V., Musinguzi, M., Kwizera, G., & Kabunga, A. (2024). Perspectives of pediatric vaccination among the Batwa community in western Uganda: a qualitative study.
9. Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Okalo, P., Udho, S., Grace, A. A., Tumwesigye, R., ... & Namata, H. (2024). Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda. 

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• Monitoring and Evaluation Lead: CAD 1.28M Implementation Research Grant, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 2024 for Integrating Comprehensive Adolescent-Friendly Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care (CAFFP–PAC) into primary healthcare facilities in Northern Uganda.
• Principal Investigator: USD 10,000 awarded by the World Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) to evaluate the effectiveness of text reminders to improve uptake of paediatric vaccinations in Northern Uganda (2023 – 2024).
• Principal Investigator: USD 7,000 awarded by the Centre for International reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) for a study to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding access and utilisation of contraceptives among adolescents in Northern Uganda.

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• Master of Public Health, Lira University, Uganda
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Lira University, Uganda

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• Parents readiness to vaccinate their Children Aged 5 to 17 years Against Covid-19 and its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda. Paediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics 2023:14 https://doi.org/10.2147/PHMT.S404620. Authorship – Co-investigator

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• “Impact of Drone Delivery systems in Emergency Care Access in Lira District, Northern Uganda” under Award Number Ref/RG/2023/15 offered by Lira University Research and Innovation Funds call for FY2023/2024. Authorship- Principal Investigator (Under implementation)

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• A certificate in Community Health, Health Manpower Development Centre, Uganda
• A certificate in Community based Rural Developmen, Makerere University, Uganda
• A certificate in Public Administration and Management, Makerere University, Uganda
• Diploma in Industrial Ceramic, Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo, Uganda
• Diploma in Environmental Health Science (DEHS), School of Hygiene Mbale, Uganda.
• Bsc. In Biology & Chemistry, Makerere University, Uganda.
• Bsc. In Health Services Management (BHSM), Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda
•  Msc. In Public Health (MPH), International Health Sciences University, Uganda
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education (PGDME), Clarke International University, Uganda.

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