Isabella Epiu
Isabella Epiu | |
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| Born | 1986 (age 37–38) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University University of California Global Health Institute University of New South Wales |
| Occupation(s) | Anesthesiologist and academic |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Title | Senior Lecturer in Anesthesiology at Kabale University |
Isabella Epiu is a
critical care medicine specialist who is reported to be the first female anesthesiologist in the countries of the East African Community, to graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy degree. In 2023, she graduated from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia with a PhD in Medicine, specializing in neuro-respiratory physiology and health economics.[1][2]
Background and education
She is a Ugandan national by birth, born in
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. She went on to obtain a Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in Anesthesiology from the same medical school.[3]
She then won a scholarship from the
PhD), was conducted at the Prince of Wales Hospital (Sydney), at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.[3]
Career
As of December 2023, her competencies include
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anesthesia at the Kabale University School of Medicine, in the city of Kabale, in the Western Region of Uganda.[4]
Epiu has been an advocate for equitable access to safe
obstetric anesthesia and perinatal outcomes. Her original research in the countries of the East African community drew attention to wide service gaps in this area. Her more in-depth evaluation of 64 mid-level hospitals in Uganda, opened a wider exposure of the problems.[3][5] She has written newspaper articles in East African print media, drawing attention to the dire need for improvement in these areas.[6][7] As a result of her advocacy, the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP), based in Lexington, Kentucky, recognized her with the 2016 SOAP Media Award.[8]
Other considerations
Since 2012, she has conducted research in maternal morbidity and mortality in the East African countries of
non-government organization. In addition, she is a Mandela Washington Fellow, part of the Young African Leaders Initiative program.[3]
She has multiple publications in the areas of her specialization.government of Uganda organized a special event at Kololo Independence Ground to celebrate Epiu's acquisition of a PhD. The chief guest at the event was the president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, who was represented by the vice president, Jessica Alupo.[10][11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Christian (7 December 2023). "Uganda's Dr. Isabella Epiu Makes History as First Female Anesthesiologist with a PhD in East Africa". Campus Bee Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Michael Odeng (7 December 2023). "Ugandan becomes first female anaesthesiologist with PhD". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e PAWH (23 January 2019). "Meet Isabella Epiu: Medical Doctor, Specialist in Anaesthesiology and a USA NIH Global Health Fellow". Pan African Women in Health (PAWH). South Africa. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ KABSOM (8 December 2023). "Dr. Isabella Epiu: Senior Lecturer, Anaesthesia". Kabale University School of Medicine (KABSOM). Kabale, Uganda. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ PMID 29149877.)
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - ^ Isabella Epiu (12 November 2015). "Prioritise Anaesthesia On The Health Agenda". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ Isabella Epiu (1 April 2021). "Safe surgery, anaesthesia here at home". Daily Nation. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ SOAP (December 2023). "SOAP Media Award: Media Award Recipients". Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP). Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ KU (2017). "Dr. Isabella Epiu: Anaesthesiologist, Global Health Fellow UCGHI". Kenyatta University (KU). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Umoja Standard (6 December 2023). "Dr. Isabella Epiu Breaks Barriers As First Female Anaesthesiologist With A PhD in East Africa". Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Sharon Akello (7 December 2023). "Ugandan Doctor Isabella Epiu Makes History as First Female Anesthesiologist with a PhD in East Africa". The Ankole Times. Mbarara, Uganda. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
External links
- Official Website of Kabale University
- Women in Healthcare: 7 African Women Medical Breakthroughs and Care As of August 2023.
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