George Kirya
| George Kirya | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1939 (age 75–76) Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Mugwere |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) University of Birmingham (MSc in Microbiology) University of Manchester (Diploma in Bacteriology) |
| Occupation | Physician, Researcher, Academic |
| Years active | 1966 — present |
| Known for | Medical practice & research |
| Home town | Pallisa |
| Title | Chairman, Uganda Medical Servicess Commission |
| Religion | Christian |
Professor George Barnabas Kirya, MBChB, MSc, Dip.Bact., is a Ugandan physician, academic, microbiologist, politician and diplomat. He served as the Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission from 2007 to 2012.[1]
Background
He was born at Ngora Hospital, in 1939.[2]
Education
George Kirya attended Busoga College Mwiri for his O-Level studies. He then transferred to Mbale Secondary School for his A-Level education. In 1961, he entered Makerere University School of Medicine, where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), in 1966. He later proceeded to the United Kingdom where he obtained the Master of Science (MSc), in 1971, specializing in Microbiology, at the University of Birmingham. His diploma in bacteriology was obtained from the University of Manchester in 1975. In 2001, in recognition of his service as a diplomat, the University of Birmingham awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree.[3]
Work experience
Following his Internship at Mulago Hospital, Dr. Kirya joined the East African Virus Research Institute (EAVRI), a department of the East African Community, which today, is the Uganda Virus Research Institute, (UVRI). He first served as a Research Officer, before he became the Principal Medical Research Officer and Head of Arbovirology at EAVRI.
From 1970 until 1973, he served as Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at Makerere University School of Medicine. From 1973 to 1975 he was Senior Lecturer at Makerere. He taught microbiology, surveillance and research at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He served as Professor and Head of Department of Medical Microbiology at Makerere Medical School from 1978 until 1986. From April 1986 until November 1990, he served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Uganda's largest public university. In 1997, he was appointed Uganda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, based in London, serving in that position until 2003.[4]
He returned to Uganda in 2003 and was appointed Chairman of the Uganda Health Services Commission, serving in that capacity until 2007. Between 2007 and 2011, he served as the Chancellor of Lugazi University. He also hosts a weekly television program on health matters, "Health Zone", on WBS TV, something he has done pro bono, since 2005.[5]
Personal details
Professor Kirya is married and is the father of several adult children.
See also
References
- ↑ Maseruka, Josephine (7 July 2009). "IGG Should Handle Late Comers, Says Professor Kirya". New Vision. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ Kiryabwire, Geoffrey (17 August 2007). "Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Judge, Commercial Division, High Court of Uganda: 2007 Press Clipboard". GeoffreyKiryabwire.Com. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ Ogwang, Joel (2012). "Uganda’s Top Expert On Insect Viruses". New Vision Mobile. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ George B Kirya, . (23 November 1998). "The Ugandan High Commissioner Replies To Our Recent Report On Civil Rights Abuses In His Country". The Independent (UK). Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Ogwang, Joel (2012). "The Work History of Professor George B Kirya". New Vision Mobile. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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| Preceded by Asavia Wandira |
Vice Chancellor of Makerere University 1986 - 1990 |
Succeeded by Senteza Kajubi |