Associate Professor Peter Waiswa is a leading Ugandan public health expert, academic, and policy advisor with over 20 years of experience in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), health systems, and implementation science. He holds a joint PhD from Karolinska Institutet and Makerere University, where he is an Associate Professor and founder of the Centre of Excellence for MNCH. He is an alumnus of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). Rooted in community service in his home district of Iganga, Prof. Waiswa has championed African-led, evidence based solutions for health equity. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and secured more than $23 million in research grants. His work integrates research, policy, teaching, and capacity building—training hundreds of professionals and contributing to major national initiatives, including Uganda’s Immunization Act and New Vaccines Introduction Plan. Prof. Waiswa is a member of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences and a trusted advisor to WHO, UNICEF, and the Gates Foundation. He co-founded and leads key civil society platforms, including the Busoga Health Forum, advancing malaria elimination and health system strengthening. He exemplifies the values of the African Academy of Sciences—scientific leadership, policy impact, and a commitment to transforming health in Africa.
