The Vocational Award is a non-cash award that is given to high performing individuals that contribute to societal transformation.
According to Mercy Kyomugasho Kainobwisho, the President-elect, Rotary Club of Bukoto, Dr. Muhumuza was recognized because of “his humility, integrity, professionalism, mentorship of young people to become neurosurgeons, and dedication to his service.”
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA), president Dr Ekwaro Obuku was recently quoted in The New Vision, Uganda’s leading daily saying that Uganda has only 7 active neurosurgeons.
He was awarded by Dr. Ken Mugisha the Past Rotary District 9211 Governor in the presence of club members. Rotary D9211 consists of 140 clubs from Tanzania and Uganda with a membership of over 4,000.
Writing on her LinkedIn newsfeed, Ms. Kainobwisho said: “the amiable doctor has done extensive work in communities and many have given testimonies on how he saved their lives and those of their relatives. With skills in community mobilization, he organised neurosurgery camps and has written a number of publications on the development of neurosurgery in conjunction with the Ministry of Health. Some of his academic works have been published in the Chinese Journal of Neurosurgery owing to his expertise in the Chinese language.”
Muhumuza holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Guangxi Medical University in China, and a Masters of Medicine in Neurosurgery from Tianjin Medical Universe. He has also attended several trainings including a diploma in Chinese Language. He is a member of the College of East Central and South African Surgeons and has been very instrumental in the growth of neurosurgery as a profession by training a number of Neurosurgeons that are now practicing in and outside Uganda.
“He has intentionally ensured that Uganda has more specialists in Neurosurgery through singlehandedly enrolling and facilitating the training of several doctors,” observed Ms. Kainobwisho.
Why Weekends No Longer Mean Stalled Business - dfcu’s Weekend Agent Float Loan Is Transforming Uganda.“His humility, integrity, professionalism, mentorship of young people to become Neurosurgeons, dedication to his service enticed Rotary to recognise him for a Vocational Award of 2019/2020,” observed Kainobwisho.
About Rotary and the Rotary Club of Bukoto
According to their website, the Rotary Club of Bukoto was chartered on 21st March 2003 with the late Rtn. Peter Elimu as its first charter president. Gloria Atwine is its current president for 2019/2020 and is deputised by PP Tony Bandebye.
Rotary describes itself as a “global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Rotary members all over the world, under their 35,000+ clubs believe that they have “a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues” and work together to: promote peace, fight disease and support education. They also support interventions that provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; save mothers and children and grow local economies.
Rotary’s mission is providing service to others, promoting integrity, and advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowshipping of business, professional, and community leaders.
