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Dr. Benjamin Watyaba
Vaccinologist
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Watyaba is a medical doctor and public health professional with extensive experience in clinical research, epidemiology, and program coordination. He has led multi-country vaccine and infectious disease studies and drives community health and research initiatives at HECAMI Foundation.
Expertise: Clinical research management, epidemiology, vaccine studies, and health systems leadership.
Education: MSc Epidemiology & Biostatistics (Makerere), MSc Vaccinology (Univ. of Lausanne), MBChB (Makerere).
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Elinor W. Chemonges
COO/Entrepreneurship Lead

Elinor W. Chemonges
COO/Entrepreneurship Lead
Elinor is a Rhodes Scholar and social work professional with extensive leadership experience in justice reform, community empowerment, and social development. She has over 18 years of experience spanning academia, civil society, and international program management. As National Coordinator of the Paralegal Advisory Services under the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, she pioneered Uganda’s model of low-cost legal aid provision and has led national and regional access to justice initiatives across East Africa.
Expertise: Social work and justice reform, legal aid programming, leadership and governance, community empowerment, and project management.
Education: MSc Applied Social Studies & Social Research (University of Oxford), PGD Social Work (Oxford), BA Social Work & Social Administration (Makerere).
Expertise: Social work and justice reform, legal aid programming, leadership and governance, community empowerment, and project management.
Education: MSc Applied Social Studies & Social Research (University of Oxford), PGD Social Work (Oxford), BA Social Work & Social Administration (Makerere).
Ms. Elinor W. Chemonges
COO/Entrepreneurship Lead

Sam Emuria
Director, Training & Mentorship

Sam Emuria
Director, Training & Mentorship
Sam is a mental health specialist with a background in public health, clinical psychology, and psychiatry. He oversees HECAMI’s mentorship and training programs, promoting mental health and wellness in communities.
Expertise: Training and mentorship, mental health, epilepsy management, stress management.
Education: MSc Clinical Psychology (Makerere University).
Expertise: Training and mentorship, mental health, epilepsy management, stress management.
Education: MSc Clinical Psychology (Makerere University).
- Phone:+256 (782) 429-753
- Email:semuria@hecamifoundation.org
Mr.Sam Emuria
Director, Training & Mentorship

Dr. Eladu Emmanuel
Medical Director

Dr. Eladu Emmanuel
Medical Director
Dr. Emmanuel is an obstetrician and gynecologist with advanced training in minimal access surgery and fertility medicine. He serves as Acting Medical Director at HECAMI Hospital, Lunyo. His passion lies in improving maternal and child health services in underserved areas.
Expertise: Obstetrics, gynecology, fertility medicine, health systems improvement.
Education: MBChB, MMED (Makerere University).
Expertise: Obstetrics, gynecology, fertility medicine, health systems improvement.
Education: MBChB, MMED (Makerere University).
- Phone:+256 (776) 847-563
- Email:eeladu@hecamifoundation.org
Dr. Eladu Emmanuel
Medical Director

Ezra Wanzira
Research Manager & Laboratory Supervisor

Ezra Wanzira
Research Manager & Laboratory Supervisor
Ezra is a biomedical laboratory technologist with over 13 years of experience in clinical, research, and teaching laboratories. He specializes in laboratory operations, quality management systems, and evidence-based medical research.
Expertise:: Laboratory management, quality assurance, molecular pathology, clinical research.
Education: MSc Biochemistry (ongoing), BSc Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Expertise:: Laboratory management, quality assurance, molecular pathology, clinical research.
Education: MSc Biochemistry (ongoing), BSc Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Phone:+256 (772) 000-000
- Email:ewanzira@hecamifoundation.org
Mr. Ezra Wanzira
Research Manager & Laboratory Supervisor

Dr. Muyenje Nasasira
Community Outreach & Mentorship

Dr. Muyenje Nasasira
Community Outreach & Mentorship
Dr. Nasasira is a healthcare professional with a background in healthcare management and community health. He is passionate about service delivery and developing impactful outreach programs.
Expertise: :Program management, HIV prevention, partnership development.
Education:: MSc Healthcare Management (Unicaf University).
Expertise: :Program management, HIV prevention, partnership development.
Education:: MSc Healthcare Management (Unicaf University).
- Phone:+256 (772) 000-000
- Email: nmuyenje@hecamifoundation.org
Dr. Muyenje Nasasira
Community Outreach & Mentorship

Ms.Kanyesige Sarah Musabe
Administrator

Ms.Kanyesige Sarah Musabe
Administrator
Sarah is an experienced administrator with a strong creative and organizational background. She ensures smooth operations and supports strategic initiatives across the foundation.
Expertise: Office management, communications, records, and event coordination.
Education: BA Industrial & Fine Arts (Makerere), MA Organizational Leadership (UCU).
Expertise: Office management, communications, records, and event coordination.
Education: BA Industrial & Fine Arts (Makerere), MA Organizational Leadership (UCU).
- Phone:+256 (788) 507-677
- Email:smusabe@hecamifoundation.org
Ms.Kanyesige M. Sarah
Administrator

Mr. Kiyaka Tonny
Finance and Administration

Mr. Kiyaka Tonny
Finance and Administration
Tonny manages the Foundation’s finance and administrative functions, ensuring accountability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Expertise: Finance management, budgeting, administrative operations, and organizational development.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting.
Expertise: Finance management, budgeting, administrative operations, and organizational development.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting.
- Phone:+256 (772) 472-742
- Email:tkiyaka@hecamifoundation.org
Mr. Kiyaka Tonny
Finance and Administration

Mr. Emmanuel Okuku
IT and Communication

Mr. Emmanuel Okuku
IT and Communication
Emmanuel leads IT and communication initiatives at HECAMI Foundation, focusing on digital systems, data management, and outreach communication.
Expertise: Information systems, communication strategies, digital tools for health, data analytics.
Education: Industrial Art and Graphics
Expertise: Information systems, communication strategies, digital tools for health, data analytics.
Education: Industrial Art and Graphics
- Phone:+256 (789) 371-446
- Email:eokuku@hecamifoundation.org
Mr. Emmanuel Okuku
IT and Communication

Ms. Joan Nakaweesi
Nurse/Pharmacist

Ms. Joan Nakaweesi
Nurse/Pharmacist
Joan is the incharge and resident at Hecami Hospital and also handles pharmacy administration.
Expertise: Pharmacy, Nursing and Administration.
Education: Nursing, Pharmacy
Expertise: Pharmacy, Nursing and Administration.
Education: Nursing, Pharmacy
Ms. Joan Nakaweesi
Nurse/Pharmacy

Ms. Joan Nagudi
Nurse/Midwife

Ms. Joan Nagudi
Nurse/Midwife
Joan caretakes Nursing and Midwifry initiatives at HECAMI hospital.
Expertise:
Education: Nursing and midwifry
Expertise:
Education: Nursing and midwifry
- Phone:+256 (777) 000-000
- Email:jnagudi@hecamifoundation.org
