Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima is a Ugandan radiologist, physician, academic, researcher and administrator who is the Executive Director at Mulago National Referral Hospital since April 20th 2024.[1][2]

Rosemary Byanyima
Dr. Rosemary Byanyima
Born
Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima

1965 (age 58–59)
NationalityUgandan
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery),
(Master in Medicine),
ESAMI
(Executive MBA)
Occupation(s)Physician, academic, researcher, administrator and radiologist
Years active1992—present
Known forAdministration, Consultant, Radiology
TitleExecutive Director at Mulago National Specialised Hospital
SpouseCleophas Kusaba

Early life and education

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Byanyima was born to Joseph Byanyima and Constance Byanyima of Ibanda District. She completed her O-level education at Immaculate Heart Nyakibale Secondary School and her A-level education at Trinity College Nabbingo. She graduated from Makerere University in 1991 as a Medical Doctor and later did her Masters Degree in Medicine in the Diagnostic Radiology at Makerere University. She holds an Executive MBA from Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI).[3]

Career

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Byanyima first worked as a medical officer in the Department of Psychiatry from 1993 to 1995. She has held several leadership positions, including Head of the Radiology Department from 2005 to 2011.[2] From 2012 to 2018, she was the Clinical Head of Diagnostics, supervising four departments: Pathology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Laboratory.[4] Byanyima chaired the Radiology Department at Makerere University Faculty of Medicine from 2007 to 2008. She holds the role of Visiting Professor of Radiology at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.[3]

In 2020, she was appointed Deputy Director of Mulago Hospital, and in March 2022 she was appointed Acting Executive Director. On April 20, 2024, H.E. President Museveni fully appointed her as the Executive Director.[5] While serving as Deputy Executive Director, Byanyima led various efforts to enhance operational efficiency and the quality of patient care at Mulago.[2][4][6]

Boards and committees

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  • Automic Energy Council committee member as a board member (2009-2024)
  • Medical Board Member (2024-2022)
  • Chair of National Advisory Committee Medical Equipment (2018-2022)
  • Uganda Herat Institute (UHI)
  • Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
  • Uganda National Drug Authority (NDA)
  • Health Tutors' College (HTC Mulago)
  • Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS)

Research

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She has published findings on radiology, diagnosis and treatment, and biomechanics in medical journals and other peer publications.[7]

Personal life

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Byanyima married the late Cleophas Kusaba on 30 September 1989. They have two children.

References

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  1. ^ Atukunda, Rogers (April 21, 2024). "Dr Byanyima Appointed New Mulago Hospital Executive Director". Soft Power News. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Museveni appoints Dr Byanyima ED Mulago". Monitor. April 20, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Museveni names Dr. Rosemary Byanyima Mulago Hospital boss". PML Daily. April 20, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Waswa, Samson (April 20, 2024). "Dr. Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima appointed Mulago Hospital Executive Director". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Waswa, Sam (March 4, 2022). "Rosemary Byanyima Replaces Interdicted Baterana as Mulago ED". Chimp Reports. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Asiteza, Remmy (April 20, 2024). "Who is Dr Rosemary Byanyima, the new Mulago Hospital Executive Director". Daily Express.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Dr. Rosemary Kusaba Byanyima". Makerere University Joint AIDS Program. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
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