Migisha Richard

MD|Physiologist|Field Epidemiologist |Researcher

[AFENETAfrica @AFENETAfrica]

📢 New Research Publication!

Pleased to share another research publication in the Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health (JIEPH). Every contribution to public health research helps strengthen evidence-based decision-making and improve health outcomes.

📖 Read the article here: https://t.co/BT7gr0uww9

#PublicHealth #Epidemiology #Research #HealthSystems

[Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) @UNIPH3]

From 6 to 15 September, our field epidemiologists supported @MinofHealthUG in Arua to assess how ready health facilities and laboratories are to detect, isolate, test and refer suspected Ebola cases. Better evidence, faster response.
#Ebola #FieldEpidemiology #UNIPH

[Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) @UNIPH3]

Join Sudan FETP webinar: Success stories in mpox response from Sudan, Liberia, and Uganda. Learn frontline strategies from FETP experts. 29 Nov. Africa-led insights you can’t miss live online. Limited slots available. Register: https://t.co/YJxQm992Go

[Migisha Richard @RichardMigisha]

Will be sharing lessons learned from the response

[Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) @UNIPH3]

Uganda advances toward cholera elimination by 2030. UNIPH hosted a dialogue with national leaders, sharing updates on hotspots, guidelines, and WASH interventions. Fellows and staff aligned efforts to strengthen surveillance, response, and community engagement.
#UNIPH

[Mbarara University @MbararaUST]

You are invited to register for a Zoom webinar!

When: July 24, 2025 02:00 PM East African Time
Topic: MMED Neuro Surgery Launch

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://t.co/qj2WfzPDKn

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

[Pandemic Center at Brown School of Public Health @pandemiccenter]

Following our recent webinar, Dr Wilmot James, @NikkiRomanik, & @RichardMigisha co-authored an op-ed for @dailymaverick highlighting the need to strengthen local infrastructure & global support as #mpox remains a public health challenge in Africa.

More:
https://t.co/BhX2lGZlUK

[Pandemic Center at Brown School of Public Health @pandemiccenter]

Join us March 21st for our Next webinar to hear discussions on the current #mpox landscape, past lessons in response, and potential next steps.
This panel will be moderated by Dr. Wilmot James w/ panelists @NikkiRomanik & @RichardMigisha

Register here:
https://t.co/DZ3TtuYBjQ

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Part 1.
Dr.Migisha, The principal investigator of ZOHEC project, sharing research findings, best practices, and lessons learned in the prevention and management of Non Communicable Diseases in the slum areas of Mbarara @Asasira_Ignatiu @RichardMigisha @kofihuganda @Mustsohic

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

ZOHEC Dissemination Workshop
The Zoonotic One Health

Engagement and Communication (ZOHEC) Dissemination Workshop at Hotel Acacia Mbarara @FrontRiseUg
@Mustsohic @MinofHealthUG @RichardMigisha

[Migisha Richard @RichardMigisha]

Happy to have attended this milestone achievement

[Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) @UNIPH3]

Happening now! 3rd Session of the 1st Graduation of the Laboratory Leadership Fellows of the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program chaired by Mr. Patrick Ogwok at Kabira Country Club today 17th. Jan. 2025. @bayloruganda @MakSPH @usmissionuganda @AFENETAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) @UNIPH3]

Happening Now! The 9th Graduation of the Advanced Field Epidemiology Fellows & 1st Graduation of the Laboratory Leadership Fellows of the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program at Kabira Country Club.
@who @CDCgov @usmissionuganda @MakSPH @bayloruganda @MinofHealthUG

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

This Festive Season, As you indulge in festive treats, balance them with fruits, vegetables and daily exercise for at least 30 minutes. #MOHatWork

[Migisha Richard @RichardMigisha]

Let us minimize salt and sugar intake!

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Awareness series on Non Communicable diseases ✅ ✅
Dr. Richard Migisha:
"We may be getting older, but we can stay strong by controlling our salt and sugar intake. Let’s lead by example for the young ones."
@kofihuganda @Mustsohic @RichardMigisha @Asasira_Ignatiu

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Team photo after an awareness campaign on Diabetes and hypertension.
@kofihuganda @MinofHealthUG

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Awareness campaign on Non Communicable dusease
Dr. Omona: General surgeon and head of emergency department at Masaka Regional Referral hospital.
"Diabetes and hypertension are silent killers, but we can defeat them by eating healthy, staying active, and checking our."@kofihuganda

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

A successful one day training in Ibanda by the ZOHEC project team about priority zoonotic diseases. This is to support the government systems already in place.@KofihLetter @kofihuganda @MinofHealthUG

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Are you ready for the Hypertension and Diabetes Campaign.
How well can we let the communities evolve themselves in taking part of their healthcare.
#togetherweadvance
@MinofHealthUG
@kofihuganda

[Migisha Richard @RichardMigisha]

A pleasure to contribute to health promotion efforts.

[ZOHEC 2024 @zohec2425]

Day 2✅✅Radio talkshow awareness.
The ZOHEC project Principal Investigator @RichardMigisha led a radio program today focusing on hypertension and diabetes on UBC(Uganda Broadcasting Corporation) radio station.
@kofihuganda
@KofihLetter
@MinofHealthUG
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[Migisha Richard @RichardMigisha]

@andrew_tum7773 @zohec2425 @ubctvuganda @MinofHealthUG @kofihuganda @KofihLetter @ntvuganda Noted