William Bazeyo

Professor
William Bazeyo
Born1957 (age 66–67)
Uganda
Alma materMakerere University School of Medicine
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore
(Master of Medicine in Occupational Health)
Atlantic International University
(Doctor of Public Health)
Tufts University
(Doctor of Science-Honorary)
Occupations
Years activeSince 1992
Known forAcademics, research, and leadership
TitleProfessor of Public Health & Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Makerere University
Spouse(Alice Bazeyo d. 8 January 2019)[1]

William Bazeyo is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist, academic, researcher, and academic administrator. From September 2017 until October 2020, he was the deputy vice chancellor in charge of finance and administration at Makerere University.[2] During the preceding eight years, he was the dean of the Makerere University School of Public Health.[3]

Background and education

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Bazeyo was born in Uganda circa 1957. After attending local schools, he attended and graduated from the Makerere University School of Medicine with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He then earned a Master of Medicine in occupational health from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore. Later, in 2014, he graduated with a Doctor of Public Health degree from Atlantic International University.[4] Atlantic International University has been characterized as a degree mill,[5] and its degrees have been widely dismissed as "fake."[6]

Career

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Bazeyo has been active in general practice and public health for two decades. He was a principal actor in the formation in 2005 of the Higher Education Alliance for Leadership Training for Health, which brings together seven schools of public health in six countries. He also serves as the director of the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa, which supports government efforts to build and sustain the capacity to regulate tobacco in Africa.[4]

In addition to his university assignments, Bazeyo serves as the chief-of-party at the ResilientAfrica Network, which is composed of 20 universities in 16 African countries and whose mission is to strengthen the resilience of communities through education and innovative technologies and approaches.[4]

Research

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Besides his administrative work at the university, he has been involved in several research studies which have been published in peer reviewed journals. Some of these publications include; Prevalence, knowledge and practices of shisha smoking among youth in Kampala City, Uganda. This study found a high prevalence of shisha smoking among the youth with three in ten youths smoking shisha yet their knowledge about the health effects associated with shisha smoking was low.[7] Operationalizing the one health approach in Uganda: challenges and opportunities.[8] Reflecting on one Health in action during the COVID-19 response.[9] Lessons from a community based interdisciplinary learning exposure: benefits for both students and communities in Uganda. The study established that through the OHI, students gained One Health competencies including communication, teamwork, and collaboration.[10] Adherence to anti diabetic medication among patients with diabetes in eastern Uganda; a cross sectional study. It was found that about four in five patients adhere to anti-diabetic treatment.[11] Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda. This article discovered that most of the patients with COVID-19 presented with mild disease and exhibited a clinical trajectory not similar to other countries.[12] Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.[13] Lowland grazing and Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Kween district, Eastern Uganda. The study concluded that there is need to integrate One Health concepts within agricultural extension service provision in Uganda so as to enhance the management of such infectious diseases.[14] Building capacity for HIV/AIDS program leadership and management in Uganda through mentored Fellowships.[15] Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training.[16] An exploration of caregiver burden for children with nodding syndrome (lucluc) in Northern Uganda.[17] Coping strategies for landslide and flood disasters: A qualitative study of Mt. Elgon region, Uganda.[18] Ebola a reality of modern Public Health; need for Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Training for Health Workers and other multidisciplinary teams: a case for Uganda.[19] and Employment status of AFROHUN-Uganda one health alumni, and facilitators and barriers to application of the one health approach: a tracer study.[20]

Recognition

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In April 2021, Professor Bazeyo was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Tufts University, in recognition of his body of work, specifically his efforts to promote cessation of smoking among humans.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ssentongo, Mpalanyi (9 January 2019). "Ugandans mourn Mrs Alice Bazeyo". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  2. ^ Philimon Badagawa (18 September 2017). "Prof. William Bazeyo takes over as Makerere university Deputy Vice Chancellor". Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Prof. William Bazeyo: Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health and Director CTCA". Centre For Tobacco Control in Africa. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  4. ^ a b c Makerere University (2018). "Biography of Professor William Bazeyo". Makerere University. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Probe IGP's 'Fake' doctorate degree - Academics". GhanaWeb. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  6. ^ quist (3 August 2016). "Gifty Anti, IGP, Hassan Ayariga and others indicted in fake doctorate degree scandal". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  7. ^ Aanyu, Christine; Kadobera, Daniel; Apolot, Rebecca Rachael; Kisakye, Angela Nakanwagi; Nsubuga, Peter; Bazeyo, William; Ddamulira, John Bosco (5 February 2019). "Prevalence, knowledge and practices of shisha smoking among youth in Kampala City, Uganda". Pan African Medical Journal. 32 (1): 61. doi:10.11604/pamj.2019.32.61.15184. ISSN 1937-8688. PMC 6560999. PMID 31223353. S2CID 167213886.
  8. ^ Buregyeya, Esther; Atusingwize, Edwinah; Nsamba, Peninah; Musoke, David; Naigaga, Irene; Kabasa, John David; Amuguni, Hellen; Bazeyo, William (2020). "Operationalizing the One Health Approach in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities". Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health. 10 (4): 250–257. doi:10.2991/jegh.k.200825.001. ISSN 2210-6014. PMC 7758849. PMID 33009732.
  9. ^ Häsler, Barbara; Bazeyo, William; Byrne, Andrew W.; Hernandez-Jover, Marta; More, Simon J.; Rüegg, Simon R.; Schwarzmann, Ofir; Wilson, Jeff; Yawe, Agnes (2020). "Reflecting on One Health in Action During the COVID-19 Response". Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7: 578649. doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.578649. ISSN 2297-1769. PMC 7661772. PMID 33195585.
  10. ^ Buregyeya, Esther; Atusingwize, Edwinah; Nsamba, Peninah; Nalwadda, Christine; Osuret, Jimmy; Kalibala, Patrick; Nuwamanya, Ronald; Okech, Samuel; Ssekamatte, Tonny; Nitumusiima, Sarah; Wakabi, Timothy; Bikaako, Winnie; Yawe, Agnes; Naigaga, Irene; Kagarama, Juvenal (4 January 2021). "Lessons from a community based interdisciplinary learning exposure: benefits for both students and communities in Uganda". BMC Medical Education. 21 (1): 5. doi:10.1186/s12909-020-02429-2. ISSN 1472-6920. PMC 7784318. PMID 33397353.
  11. ^ Bagonza, James; Rutebemberwa, Elizeus; Bazeyo, William (19 April 2015). "Adherence to anti diabetic medication among patients with diabetes in eastern Uganda; a cross sectional study". BMC Health Services Research. 15 (1): 168. doi:10.1186/s12913-015-0820-5. ISSN 1472-6963. PMC 4405852. PMID 25898973.
  12. ^ Kirenga, Bruce; Muttamba, Winters; Kayongo, Alex; Nsereko, Christopher; Siddharthan, Trishul; Lusiba, John; Mugenyi, Levicatus; Byanyima, Rosemary K.; Worodria, William; Nakwagala, Fred; Nantanda, Rebecca; Kimuli, Ivan; Katagira, Winceslaus; Bagaya, Bernard Sentalo; Nasinghe, Emmanuel (1 September 2020). "Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda". BMJ Open Respiratory Research. 7 (1): e000646. doi:10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000646. ISSN 2052-4439. PMC 7477797. PMID 32900781. S2CID 221536035.
  13. ^ Kirenga, Bruce; Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Muttamba, Winters; Kayongo, Alex; Loryndah, Namakula Olive; Mugenyi, Levicatus; Kiwanuka, Noah; Lusiba, John; Atukunda, Angella; Mugume, Raymond; Ssali, Francis; Ddungu, Henry; Katagira, Winceslaus; Sekibira, Rogers; Kityo, Cissy (1 August 2021). "Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda". BMJ Open Respiratory Research. 8 (1): e001017. doi:10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001017. ISSN 2052-4439. PMC 8354811. PMID 34376401. S2CID 236977920.
  14. ^ Siya, Aggrey; Bazeyo, William; Tuhebwe, Doreen; Tumwine, Gabriel; Ezama, Arnold; Manirakiza, Leonard; Kugonza, Donald R.; Rwego, Innocent B. (31 January 2019). "Lowland grazing and Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Kween district, Eastern Uganda". BMC Public Health. 19 (1): 136. doi:10.1186/s12889-019-6477-y. ISSN 1471-2458. PMC 6357374. PMID 30704427.
  15. ^ Matovu, Joseph K.B.; Wanyenze, Rhoda K.; Mawemuko, Susan; Wamuyu-Maina, Gakenia; Bazeyo, William; Olico, Okui; Serwadda, David (1 December 2011). "Building capacity for HIV/AIDS program leadership and management in Uganda through mentored Fellowships". Global Health Action. 4 (1): 5815. doi:10.3402/gha.v4i0.5815. ISSN 1654-9716. PMC 3046003. PMID 21364774.
  16. ^ Matovu, Joseph KB; Wanyenze, Rhoda K.; Mawemuko, Susan; Okui, Olico; Bazeyo, William; Serwadda, David (24 January 2013). "Strengthening health workforce capacity through work-based training". BMC International Health and Human Rights. 13 (1): 8. doi:10.1186/1472-698X-13-8. ISSN 1472-698X. PMC 3565877. PMID 23347473.
  17. ^ Nakigudde, Janet; Mutamba, Byamah Brian; Bazeyo, William; Musisi, Seggane; James, Okello (22 July 2016). "An exploration of caregiver burden for children with nodding syndrome (lucluc) in Northern Uganda". BMC Psychiatry. 16 (1): 255. doi:10.1186/s12888-016-0955-x. ISSN 1471-244X. PMC 4957295. PMID 27444776.
  18. ^ Osuret, Jimmy; Atuyambe, Lynn M; Mayega, Roy William; Ssentongo, Julius; Tumuhamye, Nathan; Mongo Bua, Grace; Tuhebwe, Doreen; Bazeyo, William (2016). "Coping Strategies for Landslide and Flood Disasters: A Qualitative Study of Mt. Elgon Region, Uganda". PLOS Currents Disasters. 8. doi:10.1371/currents.dis.4250a225860babf3601a18e33e172d8b. ISSN 2157-3999. PMC 4956487. PMID 27500012.
  19. ^ Bazeyo, William; Bagonza, James; Halage, Ali; Okure, Gildo; Mugagga, Malimbo; Musoke, Robert; Tumwebaze, Mathias; Tusiime, Suzan; Ssendagire, Steven; Nabukenya, Immaculate; Pande, Steven; Aanyu, Christine; Etajak, Samuel; Rutebemberwa, Elizeus (2015). "Ebola a reality of modern Public Health; need for Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Training for Health Workers and other multidisciplinary teams: a case for Uganda". Pan African Medical Journal. 20: 404. doi:10.11604/pamj.2015.20.404.6159. ISSN 1937-8688. PMC 4524909. PMID 26301008.
  20. ^ Ssekamatte, Tonny; Mugambe, Richard K.; Nalugya, Aisha; Isunju, John Bosco; Kalibala, Patrick; Musewa, Angella; Bikaako, Winnie; Nattimba, Milly; Tigaiza, Arnold; Nakalembe, Doreen; Osuret, Jimmy; Wafula, Solomon T.; Okech, Samuel; Buregyeya, Esther; Tsiouris, Fatima (27 September 2022). "Employment status of AFROHUN-Uganda one health alumni, and facilitators and barriers to application of the one health approach: a tracer study". BMC Health Services Research. 22 (1): 1205. doi:10.1186/s12913-022-08537-7. ISSN 1472-6963. PMC 9513298. PMID 36167534.
  21. ^ Tonny Abet (23 April 2021). "Prof Bazeyo wins global academic award". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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