Makerere University Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Honorary Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Neurologist at Mulago Hospital, Dr. Richard Idro has been awarded with inaugural Greenwood Africa Award.
The award will be conferred at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)’s graduation ceremony on 5th March 2019.
Dr. Idro will be resident at LSHTM from March 5-8, 2019, based in the Department of Clinical Research. He will deliver The Greenwood Lecture, hosted by LSHTM’s Malaria Centre, on March 7, 2019 entitled: Severe Malaria, Nodding Syndrome and Wisdom Teeth.
The award consists of a medal and a week in residence at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in London. The winner will be required to give a Greenwood lecture, as well as interact with relevant academics and give seminars as appropriate.
It will be awarded every three years, at the LSHTM graduation ceremony.
“Congratulations Dr. Idro, You have made Makerere proud” read a message from the Vice Chancellor,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe,