This lecture is part of the Monday African Studies Center Seminar (MASCS) organized this fall by the graduate students in the Master's program in African Studies (MAAS).

Monday, October 5, 2015
4:30 PM
10383 Bunche Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Joseph Babigumira will speak about his work evaluating the cost-effectiveness of health program interventions for HIV/AIDS prevention, maternal health, health workforce improvement, and mental health in low-income countries.

 Dr. Babigumira is an Assistant Professor of Global Health and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He went to medical school at Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Mbarara, Uganda and practiced for three years at Mbarara Hospital before pursuing graduate studies. Babigumira graduated with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science from the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy Program in the University of Washington’s School of Pharmacy where he trained in decision analysis, health economics, health outcomes, and pharmacoepidemiology. He also holds a Master’s degree in Health Services from the School of Medicine and Public Health at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. For the last 10 years he has practiced as an applied health economist with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to working with graduate students, he teaches courses in economic evaluation methods, health technology assessment, and global health pharmacy.

About the series:

This fall the Monday African Studies Center Seminar (MASCS) is organized by the graduate students in the Master’s Program in African Studies (MAAS). The students selected guest speakers and will be introducing them at the events. The first speaker, Dr. Joseph Babigumira, will discuss his research on HIV/AIDS prevention in Eastern Africa, primarily in Uganda. In November, Dr. Chitja Twala will discuss his latest work on South African history and the origins of the African National Congress. And, the final speaker, Dr. Ousseina Alidou, will present on her latest book on Muslim women’s activism in contemporary Kenya.

Monday African Studies Center Seminar Lectures:

“The Origins of the ANC” -- Chitja Twala, Harvard University

4:30 pm, Monday, November 2, 2015 – 10383 Bunche Hall

“Muslim Women’s Rights Activism in Kenya” -- Ousseina Alidou, Rutgers University

4:30 pm, Monday, November 23, 2015 – 10383 Bunche Hall

Cost : Free and open to the public

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