Evelyn Christine Nabunya is a senior consultant obstetrician and gynecologist in the Uganda Ministry of Health, who serves as the executive director of the 450-bed Mulago Women's and Neonatal Referral Hospital. She was appointed to that position on 9 August 2018.[1]
Evelyn Nabunya | |
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| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Obstetrics & Gynecology, Leadership |
| Title | Executive Director of Mulago Women's Referral Hospital |
Background and education edit
She was born in the Buganda Region of Uganda circa 1968. After attending local schools, she was admitted to the University of Dar es Salaam, where she studied human medicine. She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 1993. Five years later, he was awarded a postgraduate Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, by Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda's capital, and largest city.[2]
Career edit
Nabunya is a senior consultant obstetrician and gynecologist at Mulago National Referral Hospital, reported to have the busiest labor ward in the world, with over 30,000 live births annually, averaging 32,654 annually in the three years from 1 January 2011 until 31 December 2013. This is an average of approximately 90 deliveries every day, or 3.7 births per hour, including about 20 to 25 daily Caesarean sections.[3]
By 2018, Dr. Nabunya had risen to the rank of Senior Consultant, and served as the Clinical Head of the Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mulago National Referral Hospital Complex.[4][5]
In August 2018, the Uganda Ministry of Health, appointed Evelyn Nabunya MD, MMed (Obs & Gyn), as the interim executive director of the new Mulago Specialised Maternal and Neonatal Hospital. She is deputized by Dr. Jolly Kaharuza Nankunda, a consultant pediatrician.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Nabatanzi, Violet (9 August 2018). "Health Ministry Appoints New City Hospital Bosses". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Musawo Uganda (10 August 2018). "Profile of Dr. Evelyn Christine Nabunya". Kampala: Musawo Uganda. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Violet Nabatanzi, and Gloria Nakajubi (23 January 2015). "Mulago: The World's Busiest Labour Suite". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Lyatuu, Justus (5 June 2018). "New Mulago Maternal and Neonatal Hospital Is A Game-Changer". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Makerere University College of Health Sciences (10 August 2018). "About The Directorate of Obstetrics and Gynaecology At Mulago National Referral Hospital". Kampala: Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Namagembe, Lilian (10 August 2018). "Government Appoints Directors for Kiruddu, Kawempe Hospitals". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 10 August 2018.