Peter Waiswa

@waiswap

Professor, Public Health specialist, critique and dreamer for better health systems for mothers, newborns & children in Africa @MakSPH, @MakerereU, @MNCH_Centre

Jinja and Kampala, Uganda mnh.musph.ac.ug Joined June 2012

1.7K Following 3.9K Followers 6.2K Posts

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Peter Waiswa @waiswap Sep 13

You guys just invest in your health systems - you deny us the right training, practice, equipment, and expect miracles. Do u know the investment (and cost) at Aga Khan? Have you been to Mulago where we train doctors - with no labs and practicals, and 30% lecturer staffing?

DBwambale @TheMutaD Sep 12

Do you remember the controversial 2014 study that found Ugandan doctors and their diagnostic + clinical capacity at the same level as Kenyan nurses?

It had UMDPC apoplectic with rage.
independent.co.ug/bitter-truths-…
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Peter Waiswa @waiswap Sep 13

Dr @Samokuonzi wrote the following below. Stupid; it is the system, not the doctors "In any country, angiosarcoma is difficult to diagnose early. It is a very rare cancer of blood vessel linings that often looks harmless at first — like a bruise that doesn't fade.

DBwambale @TheMutaD Sep 12

Do you remember the controversial 2014 study that found Ugandan doctors and their diagnostic + clinical capacity at the same level as Kenyan nurses?

It had UMDPC apoplectic with rage.
independent.co.ug/bitter-truths-…
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Peter Waiswa @waiswap Jul 25

@arnonmishkin nice hearing from you and thanks for compliments. Great and nice to know you are at Fox. It will be nice to have time for a chat.

Arnon Mishkin @arnonmishkin Jul 17

@oasankoh Congratulations Peter @waiswap ! One of the true heroes to emerge from INDEPTH - and one of the reasons it’s work was so important!
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Peter Waiswa @waiswap Jul 25

Thank you so much my mentor

William Bazeyo Verified account @WilliamBazeyo Jul 11

@LNuwabaine @waiswap @Makerere @rkalyes1 @SabrinaKitaka @MinofHealthUG Peter Congratulations on this well deserved recognition!🙏🏿🙏🏿. Glory to God🙏🏿
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Peter Waiswa @waiswap Jul 17

We continue to serve

Dr. Mula Anthony Verified account @mulanthony Jul 13

We are privileged as @BusogaConsorti1 to benefit from your expertise and vision within the Secretariat following your recent appointment as Deputy Director of Social Services in Charge of Health Services.

We extend our highest commendations and wish you continued success in all future academic and professional endeavors.

Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion, Prof. @waiswap.
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