Fred Wabwire-Mangen

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Fred Wabwire-Mangen
Born
Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
(Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Bloomberg School of Public Health
(Master of Public Health)
(Doctor of Philosophy)
OccupationPhysician, Academic & Researcher
Years active1983 — present
Known forAcademic research

Frederick Wabwire-Mangen is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist and medical researcher. Currently he is Professor of Epidemiology and Head of Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Makerere University School of Public Health. Wabwire-Mangen also serves as the Chairman of Council of Kampala International University and a founding member of Accordia Global Health Foundation’s Academic Alliance[1]

Background and education[]

He was born in Busia District, Eastern Uganda. He attended Nakasero Primary School and sat for his O-Level examinations from St. Mary's College Kisubi. Professor Wabwire-Mangen received his first medical degree, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Makerere University School of Medicine. He also holds the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. His Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, were both obtained from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.[2]

Work experience[]

Dr. Wabwire-Manghen has been a researcher, academician and lecturer at Makerere University School of Public Health for most of his professional life. He has published extensively in medical journals and other peer publications. He is a leading authority on the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. He is also the chairperson of the National Population Council[3] Professor Fred Wabwire-Mangen a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences.[4]

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References[]

  1. ^ AGHF, . (2009). "Accordia's Academic Alliance - Ugandan Chapter". © 2009 Accordia Global Health Foundation (AGHF). Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ AAI, . (18 June 2013). "Fred Wabwire-Mangen: Head of Department of Epidemiology, Makerere University". Africa-America Institute (AAI). Retrieved 7 December 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ USAMRUK, . (2011). "Professor Fred Wabwire - Research Interests And Accomplishments". ©Copyright 2011-2014 USAMRUK Department of Emerging Diseases. Retrieved 7 December 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ UNAS, . "UNAS: Fellow Profile". Uganda National Academy of Science (UNAS). Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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