Under the Patronage of the Minister of Health

Advancing Child Health In Uganda

Promoting improved health and welfare of all children through professional excellence, research, and advocacy since 1993.

Vision Statement

Seeing all children in Uganda grow up and reach their full potential.

Mission Statement

To improve the health and welfare of all children in Uganda.

Introduction & Background

The Uganda Paediatric Association (UPA) was founded in 1993 as a body which promotes improved health and welfare of all children in Uganda.

The Association is under the patronage of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uganda. The UPA is affiliated with the Uganda Medical Association which is the parent Association.

Child Care

Our Activities

Regular Activities

  • Annual Paeditrics Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting.
  • Bi-annual regional outreach camps for hospital supervision.
  • Monthly Continuous Professional Development evenings.
  • Child Advocacy at every opportunity.
  • Support supervision of hospitals and health centers.
  • Collaboration with other stake holders.

Future Prospects

  • Workshops on Advocacy for new vaccine development with WHO, GAVI, and Pneumo ADIP.
  • Workshops on Newborn survival in collaboration with AOGU.
  • Launching of the East African Pediatrics Association.
  • Quarterly Newsletter release.
Membership

Membership Qualifications

Every medical practitioner holding a diploma or degree in Paediatrics and Child health from a recognized institution, residing in Uganda is eligible.

Visiting Paediatricians (Associate) and Post graduate students (Junior) are welcome upon council approval.

Join the Association

One-time Admission Fees

Ordinary

200,000/=

Associate

100,000/=

Junior

50,000/=

Annual Subscriptions

Ordinary

100,000/=

Associate

50,000/=

Critical Events

Symposium
17th April 2026

Neonatal Respiratory Care Symposium

Advancing clinical use of Caffeine Citrate - Four Points by Sheraton, Kololo.

ToT
9th – 10th April 2026

Vaccines to Vaccination ToT

Understanding vaccine science for health professionals - Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Conference
27th – 28th August 2026

22nd Annual Scientific Conference

“Bridging the gap to Equitable Child Healthcare” - Speke Resort Munyonyo.

Executive Leadership

President

Hon. Dr. Anne Akullo

Pediatrician & Oncology Research Fellow.

Vice-President

Hon. Dr. Barnabas Atwine

Lecturer & Cancer Services Head at MUST.

General Secretary

Hon. Dr. Sanyu Nalunga

Pediatrician at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya.

Executive Director

Hon. Dr. Daniel Tumwine

Pediatrician at Children’s Clinic Naalya.

Treasurer

Hon. Micheal Atuhairwe

Pediatrician at Mulago Hospital.

Programs Manager

Ms. Juliet Biculu

Advocate for adolescent and mental health.

Committee Members

Hon. Dr. Joan Wamulugwa Onen

Hon. Dr. Jesca Nsungwa Sabiiti

Hon. Dr. Elizabeth Najjingo

Hon. Dr. Ruth Namazzi

Hon. Dr. Mubarak Nassur

Hon. Dr. Glen Edyelu

WHO UNICEF USAID Pfizer GSK Boehringer

Our Offices

Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
School of Medicine College of Health Sciences
Kampala. P.O.Box 7072, Uganda

Call Us: +256 772 505643 | +256 779 639566

Email: info@upauganda.org