Makerere University College of Health Sciences announces the PhD defence of Mr. Jean de Dieu Iragena, who will publicly present his doctoral research titled:
“Roll-out and Scale-up of WHO-endorsed Technologies for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Africa: Opportunities, Strengths, and Challenges.”
This study explores the adoption of WHO-recommended TB diagnostic tools across African settings, highlighting implementation strengths, existing gaps, and pathways for improving diagnostic access and effectiveness.
Defence Details
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Date: Thursday, 27 November 2025
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Time: 10:00 AM (EAT)
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Venue: College Board Room, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Supervisory Team
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Prof. Moses L. Joloba – Department of Immunology & Molecular Biology
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Dr. Willy Ssengooba – Department of Immunology & Molecular Biology
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Dr. Achilles Katamba – School of Medicine
Opponent / External Examiner
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Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ismail, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Internal Examiners / Panel
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Dr. Barnard S. Bagaya
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Dr. Gerald Mboowa
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Assoc. Prof. David Patrick Kateete
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Dr. Freddie Bwanga
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Chair: Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences
The College invites staff, students, collaborators, and the wider scientific community to attend and engage in this important academic event as the candidate defends his contribution to strengthening TB diagnosis in Africa.
