William Bazeyo
William Bazeyo is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist, academic, researcher, and academic administrator. From September 2017 until October 2020, he was the deputy vice chancellor in charge of finance and administration at Makerere University.[2] During the preceding eight years, he was the dean of the Makerere University School of Public Health.[3]
Professor William Bazeyo | |
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| Born | 1957 (age 65–66) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University School of Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (Master of Medicine in Occupational Health) Atlantic International University (Doctor of Public Health) Tufts University (Doctor of Science-Honorary) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, public health specialist, researcher, academic administrator |
| Years active | Since 1992 |
| Known for | Academics, research, and leadership |
| Title | Professor of Public Health & Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at Makerere University |
| Spouse | (Alice Bazeyo d. 8 January 2019)[1] |
Background and education
Bazeyo was born in Uganda circa 1957. After attending local schools, he attended and graduated from the Makerere University School of Medicine with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He then earned a Master of Medicine in occupational health from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore. Later, in 2014, he graduated with a Doctor of Public Health degree from Atlantic International University.[4]
Career
Bazeyo has been active in general practice and public health for two decades. He was a principal actor in the formation in 2005 of the Higher Education Alliance for Leadership Training for Health, which brings together seven schools of public health in six countries. He also serves as the director of the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa, which supports government efforts to build and sustain the capacity to regulate tobacco in Africa.[4]
In addition to his university assignments, Bazeyo serves as the chief-of-party at the ResilientAfrica Network, which is composed of 20 universities in 16 African countries and whose mission is to strengthen the resilience of communities through education and innovative technologies and approaches.[4]
Recognition
In April 2021, Professor Bazeyo was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Tufts University, in recognition of his body of work, specifically his efforts to promote cessation of smoking among humans.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Ssentongo, Mpalanyi (9 January 2019). "Ugandans mourn Mrs Alice Bazeyo". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ Philimon Badagawa (18 September 2017). "Prof. William Bazeyo takes over as Makerere university Deputy Vice Chancellor". Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "Prof. William Bazeyo: Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health and Director CTCA". Centre For Tobacco Control in Africa. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Makerere University (2018). . Makerere University. Archived from the original on 12 January 2019.
- ^ Tonny Abet (23 April 2021). "Prof Bazeyo wins global academic award". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
External links
- "Makerere staff reveal the rot in Uganda's top university", 6 August 2018