Jeremiah Twa-Twa
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Jeremiah Mutwalante Twa-Twa (born in 1951), is a Uganda
n physician
, public health specialist
and politician
. Sometimes his last name is spelled Twatwa. Currently he is the elected member of Member of Parliament, representing "Iki-Iki County", Budaka District
. He has served in that capacity since May 2011. Prior to that, he served as the Director of the Division of Child Health, at the Uganda Ministry of Health
, from 2005 until 2010.
from 1959 until 1964. He then studied at Mbale College in Mbale District
from 1965 until 1966. He had is O-Level education (S1-S4) at Jinja College in Jinja District
, from 1967 until 1970. In 1971, he entered Namilyango College
in Mukono District
, to pursue his A-Level (S5-S6) studies, graduating in 1972.
He entered Makerere University Medical School in 1973, graduating in 1978 with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). Later he obtained the postgraduate degree of Master of Arts in Demography
(MA
). He also holds the Certificate in Epidemiology
(Cert.Epi
).
of Tororo Hospital in Tororo
, Eastern Uganda
, from 1980 until 1983. He then served as the District Medical Officer for Tororo District
from 1983 until 1987. From 1988 until 1995 Dr. Twa-Twa served as a Senior Medical Officer
of the Uganda Aids Control Programme
, at the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Health
. He then went on to serve as Registrar
of the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, from 1995 until 1999. From 1999 until 2010, he served as the Director of the School Health Programme at the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Health, in addition to his other concurrent responsibilities.
His first foray into national politics was in 2006, when he contested for the Iki-Iki parliamentary seat on the National Resistance Movement
(NRM) political party ticket. He lost during the primaries. In 2011, he won both the primariy and the general election and is now the incumbent
Member of Parliament (MP).
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...
, public health specialist
Public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals" . It is concerned with threats to health based on population health...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. Sometimes his last name is spelled Twatwa. Currently he is the elected member of Member of Parliament, representing "Iki-Iki County", Budaka District
Budaka District
Budaka District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after Budaka, its 'chief town', where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. He has served in that capacity since May 2011. Prior to that, he served as the Director of the Division of Child Health, at the Uganda Ministry of Health
Uganda Ministry of Health
The Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
, from 2005 until 2010.
Education
Dr. Twa-Twa attended Sekulo Primary School in Budaka DistrictBudaka District
Budaka District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after Budaka, its 'chief town', where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
from 1959 until 1964. He then studied at Mbale College in Mbale District
Mbale District
Mbale District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after the largest city in the district, Mbale, which also servess as the main administrative and commercial center in the sub-region.-Location:...
from 1965 until 1966. He had is O-Level education (S1-S4) at Jinja College in Jinja District
Jinja District
Jinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
, from 1967 until 1970. In 1971, he entered Namilyango College
Namilyango College
Namilyango College is a boys-only boarding middle and high school located in Mukono District in Central Uganda.-Location:The school is situated on a lush green campus on Namilyango Hill, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It's approximately , by road,...
in Mukono District
Mukono District
Mukono District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' - Mukono.-Location:Mukono District is bordered by Kayunga District to the north, Buikwe District to the east, the Republic of Tanzania to the south, Kalangala District to the...
, to pursue his A-Level (S5-S6) studies, graduating in 1972.
He entered Makerere University Medical School in 1973, graduating in 1978 with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). Later he obtained the postgraduate degree of Master of Arts in Demography
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
(MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
). He also holds the Certificate in Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of health-event, health-characteristic, or health-determinant patterns in a population. It is the cornerstone method of public health research, and helps inform policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive...
(Cert.Epi
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of health-event, health-characteristic, or health-determinant patterns in a population. It is the cornerstone method of public health research, and helps inform policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive...
).
Work experience
Dr. Jeremiah Twa-Twa 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 Tororo Hospital in Tororo
Tororo
Tororo is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Tororo District. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
, Eastern Uganda
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, from 1980 until 1983. He then served as the District Medical Officer for Tororo District
Tororo District
Tororo District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its "chief town", Tororo.-Location:Tororo District is bordered by Mbale District to the north, Manafwa District to the northeast, the Republic of Kenya to the east, Busia District to the south,...
from 1983 until 1987. From 1988 until 1995 Dr. Twa-Twa served as a Senior Medical Officer
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...
of the Uganda Aids Control Programme
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
, at the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Health
Uganda Ministry of Health
The Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
. He then went on to serve as Registrar
Registrar
A registrar is an official keeper of records made in a register. Registrar may also refer to:-Government records:* Recorder of deeds, government office which maintains public records related to real estate...
of the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, from 1995 until 1999. From 1999 until 2010, he served as the Director of the School Health Programme at the headquarters of the Uganda Ministry of Health, in addition to his other concurrent responsibilities.
His first foray into national politics was in 2006, when he contested for the Iki-Iki parliamentary seat on the National Resistance Movement
National Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
(NRM) political party ticket. He lost during the primaries. In 2011, he won both the primariy and the general election and is now the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
Member of Parliament (MP).
Personal details
Dr. Jeremiah Mutwalante Twa-Twa is married to Florence Twa-Twa. Together, they are the parents of five (5) children.External links
See also
- Uganda Ministry of HealthUganda Ministry of HealthThe Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
- Namilyango CollegeNamilyango CollegeNamilyango College is a boys-only boarding middle and high school located in Mukono District in Central Uganda.-Location:The school is situated on a lush green campus on Namilyango Hill, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It's approximately , by road,...
- Parliament of Uganda
- Budaka DistrictBudaka DistrictBudaka District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after Budaka, its 'chief town', where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
- BagwereBagwereThe Gwere people, or Bagwere, are a Bantu ethnic group in Uganda. The Bagwere constitute an estimated 4% of Uganda's population.-Location:...
- Makerere University School of MedicineMakerere University School of MedicineMakerere 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...