Dithan Kiragga
Dithan Kiragga | |
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| Executive Director Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
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| Born | July 6, 1970 Kampala, Uganda |
| Alma mater | 'Makerere University Kampala, Uganda , University of London, 'University of Liverpool , Walden University USA |
| Profession | Medical Doctor, |
| Website | https://www.baylor-uganda.org |
Dithan Kiragga born on (6th July, 1970) is Ugandan Public Health Physician. Executive Director Baylor College Of Medicine Children's Foundation Uganda .[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Background[change | change source]
Dithan Kiragga was born in Mulago, in the city of Kampala , to Gertrude Nakiwala Male, a retired nursery school teacher, and the late Disani Wamala Male, a self-employed surveyor, on 6th July 1970. He attended Nangabo Self Help Centre and moved to Kabojja Mugwanya Primary School (P1-4) before proceeding to St. Savio Junior School to complete his primary education. He then transferred to Saint Mary's College Kisubi, in Wakiso District, where he completed his O-Level and A-Level education. He was admitted to Makerere University in 1990, graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He interned at Mulago National Referral Hospital. In 2004, he received a Master of Medicine degree in Public Health, from the University of Liverpool. He followed that with a Master’s in International Primary Health Care at the University of London (2013). As of June 2024, he was pursuing a PhD in Public Health at Walden University, USA . In addition, he has undergone leadership and quality of care training certificate programs at Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins University.[8][9][10]
Career[change | change source]
Dithan Kiragga is a Ugandan Public Health Physician. He is currently the Executive Director of Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Uganda. He has worked for more than 25 years in various health, rehabilitation, and pandemic control programs in Uganda , Africa , and Asia .He managed the rehabilitation of critical health service infrastructure and functionalized health systems on World Bank Post-conflict projects in East Timor and Rwanda . He has served as the Chief of Party on 3 USAID Programs. He has been a Team Leader, health advisor,and district medical specialist on the EU, World Bank , and UN programs. He has authored a book,the Journey of Life, through my lenses.A script written to follow a certain path. He has published key articles in peer-reviewed journals.[11][12][13][14]
Other Consideration[change | change source]
Kiragga is the Founder of several businesses and companies. He is the founder and Board Chairman of Mukono Diocese School of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences in Mukono. He is the patron of the family-owned JIKAH Business Solutions Limited. Together with key professionals, started the Uganda Health Care Federation, an umbrella group for the private sector in Uganda .[15]
Personal Life[change | change source]
Kiragga is married to Dr. Agnes Kiragga, who is employed with the African Population and Health Research Centre . They are parents of four children: Angel, Isabella, Jed, and Shona Kiragga.[16][17]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "baylor college praised as uganda marks World health day". independent.co.ug. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ↑ "uganda:heart patients return from India". allafrica.com. 2007-04-24. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
- ↑ "new facilities expand access to quality health services in ugandas acholi sub region". urc-chs.com. 2022-06-13. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
- ↑ "understaffing affecting services delivery at kawolo hospital". independent.co.ug. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
- ↑ "the first buganda deputy prime minister hon twaha kigongo kaawaase met with baylor uganda ceo dr dithan kiragga and dr leticia namale". bugandauk.com. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ↑ "omumyunka asooka owa katikkiro oweek Prof twaha kigongo kaa waase asisinkanye ssenkulu wekitongole kya baylor uganda dr dithan Kiragga ne dr leticia namale". bugandauk.com. 2017-09-14. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ↑ "network leaders". texaschildren.org. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ "uganda:health provider's seeks special interest rate". allafrica.com. 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
- ↑ "staff space shortage crippling delivery at kyangwali HCIV". newvision.co.ug. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ↑ "localization in uganda learning from ugandas Community health expert". workwithusaid.gov. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ↑ "improved uedf clinic infrastructure increases hiv aids service coverage". urc-chs.com. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ↑ "protecting those who protect our health". urc-chs.com. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ↑ "taking stock and saving lives how an mhealth initiative is revolutionising healthcare in uganda". techchange.org. 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
- ↑ "govt receives shs 327 million grant construct neonatal Centre". monitor.co.ug. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ "uganda healthcare federation uhf spotlight". healthcare-outlook.com. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ↑ "Agnes Kiragga nef fellow". sautitech.com. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
- ↑ "quartz africa innovators 2019 leading the change for africas future". qz.com. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2019-11-15.