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Kampala-World Well being Group (WHO) has acknowledged 5 members of employees in Uganda for devoted service during the last 15 years. These acknowledged embrace Dr. Annet Kisakye (EPI Officer), Dr. Andrew Bakainaga (Cluster lead/ District Well being Administration and System Strengthening), Mrs. Christine Karamagi (Programme Assistant), Ms. Ann Araba (Procurement Assistant), and Ms. Sophia Kyamanywa (Administrative Assistant).
The certificates of recognition had been handed over to the employees members by WHO Uganda Consultant, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam. He specifically appreciated the employees members’ position in supporting the response to COVID-19 pandemic and, most lately, the Ebola outbreak.
“It’s a nice honor that you’ve devoted all these years of your service to WHO. I’m actually humbled to have labored with you and seen you contribute a substantial amount of your efforts to this group. I thanks all,” mentioned Dr. Yonas.
Appreciation of employees is a valued custom of WHO. Workers members are acknowledged for his or her degree of service and dedication, upon completion of greater than ten years of passable service, by receiving a certificates. This custom has re-energized them to proceed serving diligently.
Most memorable achievement during the last 15 years
Dr. Annet Kisakye : I used to be instrumental within the marketing campaign to save lots of lives towards Cholera an infection once we began the journey of vaccinating the Ugandan inhabitants dwelling within the hotspots. It’s commendable that since 2018 we’ve not registered any outbreaks in these districts. I additionally supplied safety to well being staff on the level of entry in Mpondwe towards the Zaire Ebola virus species. When the well being staff acquired in touch with a case, I used to be very comfy that I had supplied them safety by offering them Ebola vaccine previous to that importation.
Mrs. Christine Karamagi: I’m happy with the position I performed within the inception and creation of the Uganda Cease TB Partnership in 2004. I name it my child. WHO was the primary Secretariat of the ‘Cease TB Partnership’ and I used to be the Secretariat’s first administrator. I stored custody of information and communication of about 30 member organizations. I really feel proud to have contributed to such an awesome initiative saving lives.
Ms. Ann Araba: I really feel I’m a flexible particular person. During the last 15 years, I’ve carried out totally different roles. Which means that my expertise have been appreciated and due to this fact there’s belief that I can carry out totally different roles.
Ms. Sophia Kyamanywa: I joined WHO as a secretary round 2003 whereas finding out for my first diploma at College. I already had a diploma. After graduating, I enrolled for an MBA majoring in well being care administration as a result of I used to be concentrating on to remain inside the well being sector. So, it has helped me to carry out my work as a result of I perceive the ideas. I’m nonetheless fairly agile, energetic, and able to serve much more. Thanks WHO for enabling me to develop in my profession. Working with WHO has additionally given me a chance to coach my son.
Dr. Andrew Bakainaga: In the course of the 2019 Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), I efficiently tracked the motion of a physique of a Ugandan suspected to have succumbed to the virus. One night time in February 2019 I used to be knowledgeable that the household had traveled to DRC to select the physique. I used to be coordinating with customs and safety officers in Kasese district and on the Mpondwe border publish to be vigilant and decline the repatriation. I acquired a name at round 10:00 pm informing me that the household had crossed into Uganda utilizing a casual crossing in Zombo district. From 10:00pm to three:00am I used to be on the telephone with safety personnel monitoring the household’s motion upto Tororo the place the burial befell.
How you are feeling about being appreciated
Dr. Annet Kisakye: This got here as a shock. Often, employees are appreciated upon leaving a corporation. Being appreciated when I’m nonetheless working for the group is nice. I really feel extra energized. Above all, I’m being appreciated when WHO is celebrating 75 years. I’m proud to be WHO.
Ms. Christine Karamagi: It has motivated and given me encouragement to proceed serving. I’m glad that the crew appreciates my contribution to the wellbeing and well being of the folks of Uganda.
Ms. Ann Araba: It feels good. It’s a privilege to be appreciated and it makes you realise that somebody on the market appreciates your hardwork and contribution to the group.
Ms. Sophia Kyamanywa: That is going to encourage my son who’s pursuing his Bachelors diploma. Once I present this certificates to him, he’ll understand how a lot I’ve achieved by way of hardwork. He is aware of that it’s due to WHO that I’ve managed to coach him. My message to colleagues isn’t to take alternatives with no consideration. The younger folks also needs to be taught from us earlier than we retire. We’ve a whole lot of expertise and expertise acquired over time.
Dr. Andrew Bakainaga: Figuring out that the work I do day by day has been appreciated by WHO and that it has contributed to the betterment of humanity is such a pleasure. No sum of money compares to this appreciation.
