Uganda
The Uganda IR training program is an extension of the successful Road2IR program who’s first site was in Tanzania. The training program is based out of Mulago National Hospital in Kampala.
Mulago National Specialized Hospital was founded in 1913. It is a component of the Mulago Hospital Complex and part of the teaching facility of Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Located in the capital city of Kampala, it has grown to have an official bed capacity of 1790 beds. It is the largest public hospital in Uganda.
Our Team
Class of 2025
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Dr. Eva Mugerwa
Radiologist - IR Fellow
Graduated in 2021 from Makere University, Participated in first cohort of IR fellows at Mulago Hospital
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Dr. Alex Mugisha
Radiologist - IR Fellow
Graduated in 2022 from Makere. Participated in first cohort of IR fellows at Mulago Hospital
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Dr. Sam Bugeza
Radiologist - IR Fellow
Graduated in 2010 from Makere University. Participated in first cohort of IR fellows at Mulago Hospital
Nurses
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Sister Deborah
Senior Nursing Officer
Has been a nurse for 30 years. Previously worked as a midwife in the labour suite, anti-natal and family planning units. Completed IR training at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
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Sister Nanyonga
Assistant Nursing Officer
Has been a nurse for 30 years. Worked previously in paediatrics and ICU, and medical outpatient departments. Joined Diagnostic Imaging in 2022. Received IR training at Mulago Hospital
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Nurse Walter
Nursing Officer
Has been a nurse for 11 years. Worked in critical care/ICU prior to joining the IR team. Completed his IR training at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania
Techs
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Isma Kintu
Radiographer
Radiographer for 10 years at Mulago Hospital. Works in CT, MRI, X-ray and Ultra Sound, as well as the IR department.
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Sam Ochola
Radiographer
Senior radiographer since 2001 at Mulago Hospital. Works in CT, MRI, X-ray and Ultra Sound as well as in the IR department.