Paul Waako
Born (1967-02-20) 20 February 1967
Mukuta Village, Mayuge District, Uganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
(Master of Science in Pharmacology) University of Cape Town
(Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacology)
Uganda Management Institute
(Postgraduate Diploma in Management)
OccupationVice Chancellor of Busitema University
Known forProfessional competence
TitleVice Chancellor of Busitema University

Professor Paul Waako (born 20 February 1967), is a Ugandan pharmacologist, academic and academic administrator, who serves as the Vice Chancellor of Busitema University, a public university in the Eastern Region of Uganda, since 1 May 2019.[1]

Background and education

Waako was born on 20 February 1967 at Mukuta Village, in Mayuge District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. After attending local primary and secondary schools, he was admitted to Makerere University School of Medicine, the oldest medical school in East Africa.[1]

He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree and a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology, both awarded by Makerere University, in Uganda. His Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacology was obtained from the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, obtained from the Uganda Management Institute, in Kampala.[1]

Career

For a period of ten years, he chaired the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. He was then appointed Dean of Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences, serving in that capacity from 2013 until 2019.[1]

As Vice Chancellor at Busitema University, he succeeded Professor Mary Okwakol, the founding Vice Chancellor, whose term of office ended on 30 April 2019.[2]

Family

Professor Waako is married to Engineer Ziria Tibalwa Waako, an electrical engineer, who serves as the chief executive officer of Uganda's Electricity Regulatory Authority, since November 2016. Together, they are parents to five children.[3]

Other considerations

He has published extensively in the areas of traditional medicines, drug discovery and development, rational use of medicines, and medicine supply systems. He has over 50 publications in peer reviewed Journals to his name. He is a Senior Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London. He is also a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences.[1][2][3] Some of the publications include; Prevalence and factors associated with traditional herbal medicine use among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. The study found that prevalence of THM use among participants on HAART was high.[4] Measuring adherence to antiretroviral treatment in resource-poor settings: The feasibility of collecting routine data for key indicators. The study evaluated the feasibility of collecting routine data to standardize adherence measurement using a draft set of indicators.[5] Traditional treatment of malaria in Mbarara District, western Uganda.[6] East African medicinal plants as a source of lead compounds for the development of new antimalarial drugs.[7] A strategy to improve skills in pharmaceutical supply management in East Africa: the regional technical resource collaboration for pharmaceutical management. The study established that the ability of trained institutions to mobilize their own resources for skills-building activities is crucial for the success and sustainability of these programmes.[8] Existing capacity to manage pharmaceuticals and related commodities in East Africa: an assessment with specific reference to antiretroviral therapy. Among others the study established that there is inadequate capacity for managing medicines and related commodities in East Africa.[9] A comparison of prescribing practices between public and private sector physicians in Uganda.[10] A novel polymorphism in ABCB1 gene, CYP2B6*6 and sex predict single-dose efavirenz population pharmacokinetics in Ugandans.[11] Knowledge on plants used traditionally in the treatment of tuberculosis in Uganda. This study established that plant based therapies for treating TB were identified.[12] Influence of efavirenz pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics on neuropsychological disorders in Ugandan HIV-positive patients with or without tuberculosis: a prospective cohort study. The study concluded that efavirenz related neuropsychiatric symptoms are common among Ugandan HIV patients receiving ART.[13] The prevalence and severity of mental illnesses handled by traditional healers in two districts in Uganda.[14] The anti-mycobacterial activity of Lantana camara a plant traditionally used to treat symptoms of tuberculosis in South-western Uganda.[15] Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda. The study established that self-medication is common among individuals in households which keep drugs.[16] Psychological distress and associated factors among the attendees of traditional healing practices in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study. The study provided evidence that a substantial proportion of attendees of traditional healing practices suffer from psychological distress.[17] Patterns and Predictors of Self-Medication in Northern Uganda.[18] The in vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity of Cardiospermum halicacabum L. and Momordica foetida Schumch. Et Thonn.[19] Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related conditions in Uganda. The study identified numerous medicinal plants for treatment of HIV/AIDS patients were identified in the four districts.[20]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 George Okello (4 March 2019). "Prof Waako Appointed New Busitema University Vice Chancellor". Kampala: PML Daily. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. 1 2 Philimon Badagawa (11 March 2019). "Prof. Paul Waako to takeover from Prof. Mary Okwakol as Vice Chancellor of Busitema University". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. 1 2 Busitema University (June 2019). "Profile of Professor Paul Waako: Vice Chancellor Busitema University". Busitema University. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ↑ Namuddu, Betty; Kalyango, Joan N.; Karamagi, Charles; Mudiope, Peter; Sumba, Samwel; Kalende, Henry; Wobudeya, Eric; Kigozi, Brian K.; Waako, Paul (10 November 2011). "Prevalence and factors associated with traditional herbal medicine use among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Uganda". BMC Public Health. 11 (1): 855. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-11-855. ISSN 1471-2458. PMC 3270112. PMID 22074367.
  5. ↑ Chalker, John C.; Andualem, Tenaw; Gitau, Lillian N.; Ntaganira, Joseph; Obua, Celestino; Tadeg, Hailu; Waako, Paul; Ross-Degnan, Dennis; INRUD-IAA (19 February 2010). "Measuring adherence to antiretroviral treatment in resource-poor settings: The feasibility of collecting routine data for key indicators". BMC Health Services Research. 10 (1): 43. doi:10.1186/1472-6963-10-43. ISSN 1472-6963. PMC 2836318. PMID 20170479.
  6. ↑ Katuura, E.; Waako, P.; Ogwal-Okeng, J.; Bukenya-Ziraba, R. (2007). "Traditional treatment of malaria in Mbarara District, western Uganda". African Journal of Ecology. 45 (s1): 48–51. Bibcode:2007AfJEc..45S..48K. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2007.00737.x. ISSN 0141-6707.
  7. ↑ Waako, P. J.; Katuura, E.; Smith, P.; Folb, P. (2007). "East African medicinal plants as a source of lead compounds for the development of new antimalarial drugs". African Journal of Ecology. 45 (s1): 102–106. Bibcode:2007AfJEc..45S.102W. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2007.00752.x. ISSN 0141-6707.
  8. ↑ Matowe, Lloyd; Waako, Paul; Adome, Richard Odoi; Kibwage, Isaac; Minzi, Omary; Bienvenu, Emile (23 December 2008). "A strategy to improve skills in pharmaceutical supply management in East Africa: the regional technical resource collaboration for pharmaceutical management". Human Resources for Health. 6 (1): 30. doi:10.1186/1478-4491-6-30. ISSN 1478-4491. PMC 2630320. PMID 19105836.
  9. ↑ Waako, Paul J.; Odoi-adome, Richard; Obua, Celestino; Owino, Erisa; Tumwikirize, Winnie; Ogwal-okeng, Jasper; Anokbonggo, Willy W.; Matowe, Lloyd; Aupont, Onesky (9 March 2009). "Existing capacity to manage pharmaceuticals and related commodities in East Africa: an assessment with specific reference to antiretroviral therapy". Human Resources for Health. 7 (1): 21. doi:10.1186/1478-4491-7-21. ISSN 1478-4491. PMC 2662782. PMID 19272134.
  10. ↑ Ogwal-Okeng, J W; Obua, C; Waako, P; Aupont, O; Ross-Degnan, D (1 February 2004). "A comparison of prescribing practices between public and private sector physicians in Uganda". East African Medical Journal. Suppl: S12–6. ISSN 0012-835X. PMID 15125111.
  11. ↑ Mukonzo, Jackson K.; Röshammar, Daniel; Waako, Paul; Andersson, Maria; Fukasawa, Takashi; Milani, Lili; Svensson, Jan Olof; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Gustafsson, Lars L.; Aklillu, Eleni (2009). "A novel polymorphism in ABCB1 gene, CYP2B6*6 and sex predict single-dose efavirenz population pharmacokinetics in Ugandans: Efavirenz population pharmacokinetic/pharmacogenetic modelling". British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 68 (5): 690–699. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2125.2009.03516.x. PMC 2791975. PMID 19916993.
  12. ↑ Bunalema, Lydia; Obakiro, Samuel; Tabuti, John R. S.; Waako, Paul (3 February 2014). "Knowledge on plants used traditionally in the treatment of tuberculosis in Uganda". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 151 (2): 999–1004. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.12.020. ISSN 0378-8741. PMID 24365640.
  13. ↑ Mukonzo, Jackson K.; Okwera, Alphonse; Nakasujja, Neoline; Luzze, Henry; Sebuwufu, Deogratious; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Waako, Paul; Gustafsson, Lars L.; Aklillu, Eleni (4 June 2013). "Influence of efavirenz pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics on neuropsychological disorders in Ugandan HIV-positive patients with or without tuberculosis: a prospective cohort study". BMC Infectious Diseases. 13 (1): 261. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-13-261. ISSN 1471-2334. PMC 3680019. PMID 23734829.
  14. ↑ Abbo, C.; Ekblad, S.; Waako, P.; Okello, E.; Musisi, S. (2009). "The prevalence and severity of mental illnesses handled by traditional healers in two districts in Uganda". African Health Sciences. 9 (2): S16-22. doi:10.4314/ahs.v9i2.47807 (inactive 1 August 2023). ISSN 1729-0503. PMC 2890991. PMID 20589155.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of August 2023 (link)
  15. ↑ Kirimuhuzya, C.; Waako, P.; Joloba, M.; Odyek, O. (20 March 2009). "The anti-mycobacterial activity of Lantana camara a plant traditionally used to treat symptoms of tuberculosis in South-western Uganda". African Health Sciences. 9 (1): 40–45. doi:10.4314/ahs.v9i1.7101 (inactive 1 August 2023). ISSN 1729-0503. PMC 2932521. PMID 20842241.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of August 2023 (link)
  16. ↑ Ocan, Moses; Bbosa, Godfrey S.; Waako, Paul; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Obua, Celestino (26 June 2014). "Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda". BMC Public Health. 14 (1): 650. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-650. ISSN 1471-2458. PMC 4229978. PMID 24964746.
  17. ↑ Abbo, Catherine; Ekblad, Solvig; Waako, Paul; Okello, Elialilia; Muhwezi, Wilson; Musisi, Seggane (23 December 2008). "Psychological distress and associated factors among the attendees of traditional healing practices in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study". International Journal of Mental Health Systems. 2 (1): 16. doi:10.1186/1752-4458-2-16. ISSN 1752-4458. PMC 2621117. PMID 19105804.
  18. ↑ Ocan, Moses; Bwanga, Freddie; Bbosa, Godfrey S.; Bagenda, Danstan; Waako, Paul; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Obua, Celestino (21 March 2014). "Patterns and Predictors of Self-Medication in Northern Uganda". PLOS ONE. 9 (3): e92323. Bibcode:2014PLoSO...992323O. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0092323. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 3962384. PMID 24658124.
  19. ↑ Waako, P. J.; Gumede, B.; Smith, P.; Folb, P. I. (13 May 2005). "The in vitro and in vivo antimalarial activity of Cardiospermum halicacabum L. and Momordica foetida Schumch. Et Thonn". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 99 (1): 137–143. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.02.017. ISSN 0378-8741. PMID 15848033.
  20. ↑ Lamorde, Mohammed; Tabuti, John R. S.; Obua, Celestino; Kukunda-Byobona, Collins; Lanyero, Hindam; Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Bbosa, Godfrey S.; Lubega, Aloysius; Ogwal-Okeng, Jasper; Ryan, Mairin; Waako, Paul J.; Merry, Concepta (6 July 2010). "Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and related conditions in Uganda". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 130 (1): 43–53. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.04.004. hdl:2262/39981. ISSN 0378-8741. PMID 20451595.
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