WHO commends long serving staff in Uganda

World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized and commended seven members of staff in Uganda for dedicated service over the last 15 years. Those recognized include Dr. Annet Kisakye (EPI Officer), Dr. Andrew Bakainaga (Cluster lead/ District Health Management and System Strengthening), Mrs. Christine Karamagi (Programme Assistant), Ms. Ann Araba (Procurement Assistant), Ms. Sophia Kyamanywa (Administrative Assistant, Gregory Habaasa Kabuza (Driver) and David Semabale (Driver).

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The certificates of recognition were handed over to the staff members by WHO Uganda Representative, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam. He especially appreciated the staff member’s role in supporting the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and, most recently, the Ebola outbreak.

“It is a great honour that you have dedicated all these years of your service to WHO. I am truly humbled to have worked with you and seen you contribute a great deal of your efforts to this organization. I thank you all,” said Dr. Yonas.

According to the health organization, staff members are recognized for their level of service and commitment, upon completion of more than ten years of satisfactory service, by receiving a certificate.

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