George Kirya
Encyclopedia
George B. Kirya is a Uganda
n physician
, academic, microbiologist
, politician
and diplomat
. He is the current Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission. He has served in that capacity since 2007.
, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). He later proceeded to the United Kingdom
where he obtained the Master of Science
(MSc
), specializing in Microbiology
. His doctorate
in microbiology and virology
was obtained from Makerere University School of Medicine.
of the East African Virus Research Institute (EAVRI), a department of the East African Community
. In the mid-1970s, he moved to Makerere University School of Medicine, as Professor and Head of Department, in the Department of Microbiology. In the 1980s, he served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. During the 1990s, he was appointed Uganda's High Commissioner
to the United Kingdom
, based in London
, serving in that position until the early 2000s. He returned to Uganda in 2005 and was appointed Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission in 2007.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, academic, microbiologist
Microbiologist
A microbiologist is a scientist who works in the field of microbiology. Microbiologists study organisms called microbes. Microbes can take the form of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists...
, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. He is the current Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission. He has served in that capacity since 2007.
Education
George Kirya was educated at Makerere University School of MedicineMakerere University School of Medicine
Makerere University School of Medicine , also known as Makerere University Medical School is the school of medicine of Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university. The medical school is the oldest medical school in Eastern Africa, having been part of the Makerere University, since 1924...
, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). He later proceeded to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
where he obtained the Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
(MSc
MSC
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), specializing in Microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
. His doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in microbiology and virology
Virology
Virology is the study of viruses and virus-like agents: their structure, classification and evolution, their ways to infect and exploit cells for virus reproduction, the diseases they cause, the techniques to isolate and culture them, and their use in research and therapy...
was obtained from Makerere University School of Medicine.
Work experience
During the early 1970s, Dr. Kirya served as the Medical DirectorMedical director
As laboratory director,means that you are responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of competentqualified personnel. Even though you have the option to delegate some...
of the East African Virus Research Institute (EAVRI), a department of the East African Community
East African Community
The East African Community is an intergovernmental organisation comprising the five east African countries Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, is the current Chairman of the East African Community. The EAC was originally...
. In the mid-1970s, he moved to Makerere University School of Medicine, as Professor and Head of Department, in the Department of Microbiology. In the 1980s, he served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University. During the 1990s, he was appointed Uganda's High Commissioner
High Commissioner
High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, based in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, serving in that position until the early 2000s. He returned to Uganda in 2005 and was appointed Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission in 2007.
See also
- Makerere University School of Medicine#Notable alumni
- BagwereBagwereThe Gwere people, or Bagwere, are a Bantu ethnic group in Uganda. The Bagwere constitute an estimated 4% of Uganda's population.-Location:...
- Pallisa DistrictPallisa DistrictPallisa District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its chief town, Pallisa, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- Uganda Virus Research InstituteUganda Virus Research InstituteThe Uganda Virus Research Institute , located in Entebbe, Uganda, was established in 1936 as the Yellow Fever Research Institute by the Rockefeller Foundation. In 1950, after gaining regional recognition it was renamed the East African Virus Research institute...
- Makerere UniversityMakerere UniversityMakerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...