Margaret Mungherera
Margaret Mungherera | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1957 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (MBChB), ( MMed in Psychiatry) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (DTM&H) Kampala International University, (Honorary PhD) |
| Occupation | Physician & Psychiatrist |
| Years active | 1983 – present |
| Known for | Leadership Skills, Clinical Skills, Integrity. |
| Title | Former President World Medical Association 2013 to 2014 Former President of Uganda Medical Association 1995 to 2005 & 2010 to 2015. |
| Spouse | Richard Mushanga |
Margaret Mungherera is a consultant psychiatrist and medical administrator in Uganda, who served as the president of the World Medical Association from October 2013 until October 2014. She also served as the president of the Uganda Medical Association.[1][2]
Background and education
She was born on 25 October 1957. Her father, a retired civil servant, traces his roots to Butaleja District in the Eastern Region of Uganda. She is one of five siblings, four of whom are medical doctors.[3] She attended Nakasero Primary School and Gayaza High School for her elementary and secondary education.[4] In 1977, she was admitted to Makerere University to study human medicine. She graduated in 1982 with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. After one year of internship at Mulago National Referral Hospital, she proceeded to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she obtained the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in 1984. In 1992, she obtained the degree of Master of Medicine in psychiatry from Makerere University. Her chosen field of concentration is forensic psychiatry.[3][5] In November 2012 Dr. Mungherere received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Kampala International University, in recognition of her scholarly and administrative achievements.[6]
Career
For eight years, from 1992 until 2000, she worked as a registrar at Butabika National Referral Hospital, responsible for forensic services. In 2000, she was appointed as consultant psychiatrist, Mulago National Referral Hospital responsible for forensic services, serving in that capacity until 2003. From 2003 until present, she serves as senior consultant psychiatrist, Mulago Hospital Complex, responsible for psychiatry emergency services. From 2012 until present, she was assigned further responsibility of clinical head, Directorate of Medical Services (Departments of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry), at Mulago National Referral Hospital.[3]
On 30 June 2015, after 31 continuous years of service, Dr. Mungherera retired from civil service.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Mungherera, Margaret (16 October 2014). "Building Africa's Healthcare Leadership Capacity: Tackling The Root Causes of Weak Healthcare Systems". The Economist. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Vision Reporter (18 October 2012). "Mungherera New World Medical Association Boss". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ a b c WMA (2012). "Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Margaret Mungherera" (PDF). World Medical Association (WMA). Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Kenganzi, Grace (27 October 2012). "Dr. Margaret Mungherera: Influence Beyond Borders". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Musinguzi, Bamuturaki (3 January 2014). "Rejected By Britain, Ugandan Doctor Gets World Recognition". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Timbiti, Watuwa (14 November 2012). "KIU to award Zziwa, Mungherera honourary doctorate". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Bwambale, Taddeo (7 July 2016). "Dr Mungherera Retires from Civil Service". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 November 2016.