Stephen Kusasira
Brigadier General Stephen Kusasira | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1969 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) (Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology) (Masters Security Strategy) Cranfield University (Masters Security Sector Management) Uganda Management Institute (Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management) |
| Occupation(s) | Military Officer, Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Known for | Military Matters |
| Title | Director of Medical Services in the Uganda People's Defence Forces |
Brigadier Stephen Kusasira, is a Ugandan obstetrician, gynecologist, military officer and medical administrator in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). He serves as the Director of Medical Services in the UPDF.[1]
Background and education[edit]
Kusasira was born in the Western Region of Uganda circa 1969. After attending Mbarara High School (1983-1986) and Ntare School (1987-1988), he was admitted to Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university, in 1989. He attended Makerere University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995, with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. In 2004, he obtained a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology, also from Makerere University. He is a Fellow of College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FCOG) of East, Central and Southern Africa. He graduated from Uganda Management Institute 2005 with a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management. He is a graduate of Galilee Management Institute, Israel in Health Systems Management and HIV/AIDS Management. He holds a Master of Science in Security Sector Management from Cranfield University, in the United Kingdom (2021) and a Masters in Security Strategy from Makerere University (2024) .He is also a graduate of the Uganda Senior Command and Staff College and National Defence College- Uganda [2]
Career[edit]
Kusasira is based at the Bombo Military Hospital, in Bombo, Luweero District.[3] Kusasira led the UPDF efforts to staff public hospitals, when the doctors belonging to the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) went on strike in November 2017.[4]
In February 2019, as part of a promotions exercise that involved 2,031 UPDF men and women, Kusasira was promoted from the rank of colonel to that of brigadier general.[5][6][7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ SoftPower (20 November 2017), UPDF Medics Attend To Patients, Military Facilities Opened To Public, Kampala: SoftPower Uganda, retrieved 12 February 2019
- ^ Musawo Uganda (2018). "Biography of Dr Stephen Kusasira, MBChB, MMed (Obs & Gyn)". Kampala: Musawo Uganda. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Infomoby Uganda (2019). "Stehen Kusasira, Gynecolgist, Bombo Military Hospital, Uganda". Kampala: Infomoby.co.ug. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Ainebyoona, Emanuel (21 November 2017). "UPDF defends qualifications of military doctors deployed at Mulago". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Waswa, Sam (8 February 2019). "Muhoozi Kainerugaba Promoted To Lieutenant General". Kampala: Chimp Reports Uganda. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ The Independent (8 February 2019). "Koreta, Mugume now Generals, Muhoozi Lt.General" (Officer number 37). The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ Victoria Namutebi (8 February 2019). "First Son among 2,031 promoted UPDF personnel" (Officer number 56). New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
External links[edit]
- Who is who? List of UPDF top brass and what they do As of 27 November 2014.
- UPDF gynaecologist heads ‘save life’ operation following doctors’ strike As of 20 November 2017.