Our Leadership
President
Dr. Elizabeth Najjingo (MBChB,MMed Paediatrics)
Elizabeth Najjingo is a foundation fellow of the East Central and Southern College of Paediatrics and Child Health (ECSAPACH) and a practicing Paediatrician at Mbarara University teaching hospital. She is a graduate of African Advanced Vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg and an ISPAD science school for Physicians Scholar 2026.
She also serves as a core member of the Uganda National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (UNITAG) and an Honorary Research Associate at SRF Research and Training Centres.
Vice President
Dr. Jesca Nsungwa Sabiiti
Jesca Nsungwa Sabiiti is a child health expert with a doctorate in Health Systems Development and a Master ’s in Pediatrics, she brings in more than fifteen years’ experience in developing, implementing, managing, researching health programs in Uganda.
She has collaborated with UN agencies,inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, supporting scientific and professional groups in the areas of community, primary and institutional child health care systems, IMNCI, HBB, premature birth deaths prevention, MPDSR and birth defects newborn sepsis among others.
Treasurer
Dr. Micheal Atuhairwe (MBChB,MMed Paediatrics)
Dr. Micheal Atuhairwe is a dedicated paediatrician committed to providing compassionate, child-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents. He focuses on preventive health, early diagnosis and evidence-based treatment while creating a warm and reassuring environment for both children and their care-givers.
His goal is to partner closely with families to support health growth, development and lifelong well-being.
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Juliet Biculu
Ms. Juliet Biculu is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to advocacy and the promotion of improved health outcomes among young people and adolescents. She is deeply passionate about education, empowerment and mental health promotion with a focus on initiatives that effectively bridge clinical practice and community engagement.
Juliet holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and trained in Clinical Psychology at Makerere University.
Our Committee Members
Dr. Joan Wamulugwa Onen
Dr. Joan Wamulugwa Onen, a Paediatrician working with Mbale RRH. She has been in practice for child and adolescent health for 11 years. Has great interest in Paediatrics emergency medicine/ critical care and is very passionate about child health care and training of frontline health workers in continuously improving their Paediatrics emergency skills. She serves as the welfare chairperson on the UPA executive committee
Dr. Immaculate Mirembe
Dr. Joan Wamulugwa Onen, a Paediatrician working with Mbale RRH. She has been in practice for child and adolescent health for 11 years. Has great interest in Paediatrics emergency medicine/ critical care and is very passionate about child health care and training of frontline health workers in continuously improving their Paediatrics emergency skills. She serves as the welfare chairperson on the UPA executive committee and UPA Newborn Committee Lead.
Dr Joan Kwesigabo Ahimbisibwe (MD, Msc PH, MMED)
UPA executive committee: CPD and publicity chair - Paediatrician and public health professional with an MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health from Aga Khan University and an MSc in Public Health from the University of Suffolk. She provides specialist paediatric care at Mildmay Uganda and has experience in clinical leadership, quality improvement, research, curriculum development and medical education. She is committed to advancing evidence-based paediatric practice, strengthening child-health systems and supporting the continuous professional development of healthcare workers to improve outcomes for children and their families.