Scientific Reviewers

Scientific Reviewers
9th AFREhealth Annual Conference • Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala • 24–26 August 2026
92 reviewers across the continent and beyond
AFREhealth gratefully acknowledges the scientific reviewers whose expertise and generous commitment ensured a rigorous, fair, and high-quality abstract review process for the 9th Annual Conference.
# Name Institution
1 Dr. Abigail Kusi Amponsah Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2 Prof. Alex Owusu-Ofori Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
3 Prof. Angella Musiimenta Mbarara University of Science and Technology
4 Dr. Ashaba Scholastic Mbarara University of Science and Technology
5 Prof. Aster Tsegaye Addis Ababa University
6 Prof. Augustine Onyeaghala Chrisland University
7 Dr. Barbra Tuhamize Mbarara University of Science and Technology
8 Dr. Beatriz Manuel Chongo Universidade Eduardo Mondlane in Maputo, Mozambique
9 Dr Brian Halubanza Mulungushi University, Zambia
10 Prof. Busisiwe Bhengu Durban University of Technology
11 Dr. Chans Daniel Mwandah Mbarara University of Science and Technology
12 Prof Clara Haruzivishe University of Zimbabwe
13 Prof. Davison MUNODAWAFA Midlands State University, Harare, Zimbabwe
14 Dr. Desiree Varatharajullu Durban University of Technology
15 Dr. Dooshima Gbahabo University of Lagos
16 Dr. Edward Mawejje Makerere University
17 Dr. Sheila Ampaire National Drug Authority (NDA), Uganda
18 Dr. Dumile Gumede Durban University of Technology
19 Dr. Eden Elão Manhique Medical Care Development (MCD) Global Health
20 Prof. Edward Dassah Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
21 Dr. Edward John Lukyamuzi Mbarara University of Science and Technology
22 Prof. Elsie Kiguli-Malwadde African Centre for Health and Social Transformation
23 Prof. Emilia Virginia Noormahomed Eduardo Mondlane University
24 Prof. Emmanuel Nakua Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
25 Prof. Evelyn Chilemba Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
26 Dr. Faith Nawagi ECFMG/FAIMER
27 Dr. Fred Kaggwa Mbarara University of Science and Technology
28 Prof. George Eleje Nnamdi Azikiwe University
29 Dr. Gift Chule Durban University of Technology
30 Dr. Grace Kansiime Mbarara University of Science and Technology
31 Prof. Grace R. Kagoro Mbarara University of Science and Technology
32 Prof. Gugu Mchunu Durban University of Technology
33 Dr. Helen Ndagije Byomire National Drug Authority, Uganda
34 Dr. Helena Rosado Commonwealth Pharmacists Association
35 Prof. Ian Couper Stellenbosch University
36 Prof. Ian Machingura University of Zimbabwe
37 Prof. Jean Nachega University of Pittsburgh
38 Dr. Joanitah Atuhaire National Drug Authority & University of Cape Town
39 Prof. Joel Bazira Mbarara University of Science and Technology
40 Dr. Jonans Tusiimire Mbarara University of Science and Technology
41 Prof. Joseph Ngonzi Mbarara University of Science and Technology
42 Prof. Josephine Najjuma Mbarara University of Science and Technology
43 Ms. Judy Khanyola AFREhealth
44 Dr. Junaid Shaik Durban University of Technology
45 Dr. Kara Neil Director of the Consortium of Medical Schools-Africa
46 Prof. Kassu Desta Addis Ababa University
47 Dr. Kebope Kealeboga University of Botswana
48 Dr. Keletwaetse Sakwape University of Botswana
49 Dr. Laura O'Connor Durban University of Technology
50 Prof. Lauren Snell Hillermann Durban University of Technology
51 Prof. Maling Samuel Mbarara University of Science and Technology
52 Dr. Max Nabiryo Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA
53 Dr. Maxson Kenneth Anyolitho Commonwealth Pharmacy
54 Dr. Michael Frimpong Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
55 Prof. Modibo Sangare University of Science, Technique, and Technologies of Bamako
56 Ms Onalenna Tsima University of Botswana
57 Prof. Mutwale Kapepula Paulin University of Kinshasa
58 Prof. Nalini Govender Durban University of Technology
59 Prof. Narcisse P. Komas Université de Bangui
60 Prof. Nelson K. Sewankambo Makerere University
61 Prof. Nisha Nadessan-Reddy University of KwaZulu-Natal
62 Prof. Nkululeko Gam University of Botswana
63 Dr. Norman Swart University of Botswana
64 Prof. Nthabiseng Phaladze University of Botswana
65 Dr. Obed Amponsah Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
66 Prof. Oladele Ogunseitan University of California Presidential Chair
67 Prof. Patricia Katowa-Mukwato Mulungushi University
68 Prof. Pavitra Pillay Durban University of Technology
69 Prof Poovendhree Reddy Durban University of Technology
70 Prof. Samuel Ajayi University of Ibadan
71 Prof. Zandjanakou-Tachin Martine National University of Agriculture (UNA)
72 Dr. Richard Kimera Mbarara University of Science and Technology
73 Dr. Riyona Chetty Durban University of Technology
74 Dr. Robert Stalone Buwule Mbarara University of Science and Technology
75 Dr. Ronald Twongyirwe Mbarara University of Science and Technology
76 Prof. Rosaley Prakaschandra Durban University of Technology
77 Prof. Rose Chalo Nabirye Busitema University
78 Dr. Roy Mubuuke Makerere University
79 Dr. Samson Udho Lira University
80 Prof. Samuel Matula University of Botswana, Botswana
81 Dr Tabeta Seeiso Scott College of Nursing
82 Dr. Tebogo Mamalelala University of Botswana
83 Prof. Thandokuhle Khoza Durban University of Technology
84 Prof. Umar Ibrahim Federal University Dutse, Nigeria.
85 Prof. Vasanthrie Naidoo Durban University of Technology
86 Prof Victoria Bam Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
87 Dr. Victoria Nyaiteera Mbarara University of Science and Technology
88 Dr. Wada Gaolaolwe Lobatse Institute of Health Sciences
89 Prof. Wananani Tshiamo University of Botswana
90 Dr. Wilfred Arubaku Mbarara University of Science & Technology
91 Prof. Wuleta Lemma Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa
92 Prof Zehirun Abebe Bekele University for Global Health Equity
Reviewers are listed in alphabetical order by first name. Institutional affiliations are shown as provided at the time of review.