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Stephen Mugamba

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Community Engagement Manager at Makerere University Walter Reed Project
📍 Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Stephen Mugamba is a seasoned Health Communication Specialist and Behavioral Research Scientist with over two decades of experience in Uganda. He focuses on designing strategic behavior change and community mobilization programs, particularly in HIV prevention and public health research. He holds a Master of Public Health from Uganda Martyrs University.

There is no publicly available information about his personal life, hobbies, or non-work-related activities. His professional work is extensively documented through numerous public health publications.

He spearheaded the acclaimed “Stylish Man” campaign, a successful demand generation project for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) supported by Johns Hopkins University.

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Current Role
Community Engagement Manager
Location
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
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Public Health Research
He is a prolific researcher and author on topics like mental health literacy, Ebola preparedness, HIV prevention, and COVID-19 response in Uganda.
Community Engagement
A core theme of his work, from his current role at Makerere University Walter Reed Project to his past leadership at Rakai Health Sciences Program.
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Career

Work history

2-2018
Community Engagement Manager
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
1-2017
Research Associate
Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO)
2-2015 - 2-2018
Guest Lecturer
Nkumba University
1-2013 - 1-2018
Community Engagement Coordinator
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
9-2008 - 12-2012
Supervisor - Health Education and Community Outreach Department
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
In the press

Media appearances

Lessons and COVID‑19 Experience from Makerere University Walter Reed Project. Featured in East African Health Research Journal (EAHRJ)
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Education
8-2019 - 3-2023
Master of Public Health - MPH
Uganda Martyrs University
8-2010 - 7-2014
Bachelors of Mass Communication
Ndejje University
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