Sara Nsibirwa: Uganda’s Voice in Clinical Research & Epidemiology

Dr. Sara Nsibirwa is a distinguished Clinical Research Scientist and Epidemiologist at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University. A medical doctor by training, she brings scientific rigor, research excellence, and a passion for public health to some of Uganda’s most urgent health challenges .

Expert in Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology
Dr. Nsibirwa plays a pivotal role in designing and coordinating clinical trials, public health surveillance, and evidence-based interventions in infectious diseases. Her work at Makerere University includes researching schistosomiasis—an often overlooked tropical disease—where she champions citizen science and community-engaged research approaches .

Bridging Research and Community Engagement
Active on platforms, Dr. Nsibirwa highlights the importance of involving ordinary citizens in scientific research.

Her advocacy underscores the value of research being both scientifically robust and accessible to communities most affected.

Academic Excellence & Public Impact
Affiliated with Makerere University’s infectious disease research unit, Dr. Nsibirwa contributes to national and regional public health training, public lectures, and partnerships—including collaborations with ABSA Bank Uganda for university-wide initiatives.

Why Sara Moves Nations

• Clinical Research: Designs drug trials and community studies for infectious diseases
• Epidemiology: Tracks disease trends and informs public health policies
• Citizen Science Leadership: Bridges scientific knowledge with public awareness and participation
• Mentorship & Training: Supports capacity-building in Africa’s leading research institutions

Dr. Sara Nsibirwa exemplifies Postdator’s #WomenWhoMoveNations series: a doctor‑scientist who not only advances infectious disease research, but amplifies community voice and participation in public health. Through her work, she fosters healthier societies across Uganda and inspires future generations of African researchers.