Our Team
Dr. Hillary Irimaso
Psychiatrist in Uganda Prison services with special interests in forensic and trauma psychiatry.
Psychiatrist in Uganda Prison services with special interests in forensic and trauma psychiatry. Holder of MSc in Psychiatry and MMED Psychiatry from MakCHS, currently PhD Fellow in Forensic Psychiatry at MakCHS focusing on development of psychometric tools for use within the criminal justice systems in developing countries. Has previously worked in remote and hostile environments as well as war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also has worked with different humanitarian organizations as a flying psychiatrist in different countries. Formerly General Secretary for UPA between 2019 to 2023
Dr. Kenneth Okware Kalani
Dr. Kenneth Okware Kalani is a Psychiatrist and Senior Medical Officer at the Mental Health Division of Uganda’s
Dr. Kenneth Okware Kalani is a Psychiatrist and Senior Medical Officer at the Mental Health Division of Uganda’s Ministry of Health. He is a policy scholar at Uganda Management Institute and a Fellow at the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellowship Program. With over 9 years of experience in mental health care provision and more than 5 years in planning and coordinating mental health services at the national level, Dr. Kalani brings a wealth of expertise to his roles. He serves as the co-chair of the National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Sub-pillar, represents the Ministry of Health on several institutional governing councils, and is actively involved in various research projects and publications.
Dr. Anita Arinda
Dr. Arinda is an Assistant Lecturer and Psychiatrist with the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere University and
Dr. Arinda is an Assistant Lecturer and Psychiatrist with the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere University and Mulago National Referral Hospital. She holds undergraduate degrees in Medicine and Surgery from Makerere University, where she also completed her specialty training in Psychiatry.
Dr. Arinda’s research and clinical interests centre on child and adolescent mental health, particularly neurodevelopmental and trauma-related disorders. She is dedicated to supporting caregivers and families as well helping children with or without mental illness reach their full potential.
Dr. Benedict Akimana
Dr. Benedict Akimana is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate based in Uganda. Passionate about improving
Dr. Benedict Akimana is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate based in Uganda. Passionate about improving mental well-being, he is dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and expanding access to quality mental healthcare. With extensive experience, Dr. Akimana is a leading voice in advocating for a supportive environment for individuals with mental illness.
Dr Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga
Dr Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga is a Psychiatrist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere
Dr Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga is an executive member of the Uganda Association of Psychiatrists. He is a Psychiatrist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere University, Uganda and on the roster of consultants for the Brain Health Unit at the World Health Organization. His clinical research interests are in early intervention psychiatry. In his free time, he is a family man. He also runs Ervevna Consulting Limited, a research firm dedicated to quality research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Dr. Claire Kwagala
Dr. Claire Kwagala, a Psychiatrist. She graduated from Makerere University in 2023 with a Masters of
Dr. Claire Kwagala, a Psychiatrist. She graduated from Makerere University in 2023 with a Masters of Medicine in Psychiatry. Primary research interests lie in the field of addiction psychiatry, with a focus on understanding the neurobiological and psychosocial aspects of addiction and developing innovative treatment strategies for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Dr. Julius Kimera
Dr. Julius Ceasar Kimera is a Psychiatrist working under the Joint staff Health Services.
Dr. Julius Ceasar Kimera is a Psychiatrist working under the Joint staff Health Services- Uganda Peoples Defence Force at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. Dr. Julius Ceasar Kimera is dedicated to rendering Mental Health and Psycho social support services to the armed forces community and individuals or communities impacted by epidemics or disasters. He is a mental health advocate who is passionate about caring and sensitizing communities about mental health with an aim of empowering individuals to freely seek mental health services.