Doris Kwesiga

Doris Kwesiga, BA, MSc

Doris Kwesiga is an experienced researcher who is passionate about maternal, newborn, and reproductive health issues, with 10 years’ experience in academia, research, and community work in different districts in Uganda. She is a currently a Research Fellow in the INDEPTH Network Maternal and Newborn Working Group. She is also the Principal Investigator for a study assessing uptake, adherence and acceptability of Kangaroo Mother Care in Eastern Uganda. Previously, she has worked as acting manager and research consultant at Global Health Economics Ltd, Uganda. Prior to that, she was an assistant lecturer at the School of Public Health, Makerere University, where she was also a researcher in the REBUILD program as well as the deputy team leader for reviewing the Masters in Health Services Research Program. Doris holds an MSc in Health Services Research and a BSc in Social Work and Social Administration, both from Makerere University, Uganda. She has co-authored publications in the area of sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS