OUR LEADERSHIP
Breaking Geographical Barriers with Technology
A word from the leader
This has been collaborative program, to pilot the use of medical drones to deliver lifesaving HIV medications to people living in the Kalangala District; safely, quickly and more efficiently, than is currently possible. Since 2021, regularly scheduled flights carrying antiretroviral therapies, have made drug deliveries quicker, safer and more efficient than is currently possible on the remote island
This has been collaborative program, to pilot the use of medical drones to deliver lifesaving HIV medications to people living in the Kalangala District; safely, quickly and more efficiently, than is currently possible. Since 2021, regularly scheduled flights carrying antiretroviral therapies, have made drug deliveries quicker, safer and more efficient than is currently possible on the remote island
OUR TEAM
Dr. Agnes Bwanika
Francis Musinguzi
Eva Nakibuuka
Dr. Martin Balaba
Cecilia Akatukwasa
Ruth Obaikol
OUR TEAM
Ruth Obaikol
Co-Lead, Academy for Health Innovations
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.
Dr. Agnes Bwanika
Innovate Theme Lead
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.
Francis Musinguzi
Advance Theme Lead
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.
Eva Nakibuuka
Scale Theme Lead
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.
Dr. Martin Balaba
Business Theme Lead
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.
Cecilia Akatukwasa
Social Sciences Theme Lead
Dr. Ruth Obaikol is the Co-Lead of the Academy for Health Innovations at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda. With a strong background in infectious diseases, she is dedicated to strengthening health systems across Africa. At IDI, Dr. Obaikol oversees programs focused on prevention, care, treatment, and research training initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and advocating for policy changes. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by people living with HIV drives her commitment to ensuring quality care and support. An accomplished researcher, Ruth has numerous publications and presentations to her name, significantly impacting the field of infectious diseases.