Irene Agaba, MBChB - Uganda, visiting 7/3/25 - 8/2/25

Dr. Irene Agaba is a third-year resident in Pediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University, Uganda. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Following that, she dedicated 2 years to serving at a General Hospital in rural mid-western Uganda, where she developed a deep love and commitment for Pediatric and Child Health.  

She has a strong interest in clinical research, with a particular focus on pediatric hematology and endocrinology. Her Postgraduate research project focused on Microalbuminuria in Sickle Cell Disease which is one of the earliest renal complications of the disease. 

Born and raised in South Western Uganda, she is passionate about extending Health Services to the rural and disadvantaged people.  

Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Agaba is married and a mother to two children. In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dorah Nakayiwa, MBChB - Uganda, visiting 7/3/25 - 8/2/25

Dr. Dorah Nakayiwa is a Senior House Officer in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University Kampala, where she is deeply involved in providing specialized healthcare services, educating fellow health professionals, and conducting research. 

Her experience includes working as an intern doctor in a rural setting in Eastern Uganda and as a medical officer in an urban area in Central Uganda that honed her skills in diagnosis, treatment, and community health. She is dedicated to advancing paediatric care through evidence-based practice and a passion for teaching and learning.

Immersed in the fascinating world of child health, her days are filled with the vibrant energy and resilience of Uganda's youngest generation contributing to their health stories, one smile and milestone at a time.

Stephen Prince Anyebe, MBBS, FWACP - Nigeria, 7/5/25 - 8/3/25

Dr. Prince Stephen Anyebe is a medical doctor and a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP). He is currently a Consultant Paediatrician at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, where he applies his knowledge and skills to improve the health and well-being of children in the region. His role involves both clinical practice and leadership in paediatric care.

In addition to his foundational training, Dr. Prince specializes in infectious diseases and paediatric emergencies which enables him to manage complex cases involving paediatric infectious diseases and urgent medical situations. His expertise in these areas strengthens his contribution to the hospital’s efforts in delivering high-quality responsive healthcare.

Outside of his professional endeavours, Dr. Prince values his family deeply. He is married to Katurag Mawure, and together they are proud parents to three children: Peniel, Pethuel and Pazel. This personal foundation complements his professional commitment, showcasing a well - rounded individual dedicated to both his loved ones and his patients.

Kachollom Gyang Bot, MBBS, MWACP - Nigeria, 7/5/25 - 8/3/25 

Dr. Kachollom Gyang Bot is a senior registrar of the Department of Pediatrics in Jos University Teaching Hospital. Throughout her years of practice as a doctor, she has been passionate about children, so she decided to choose pediatrics as her field of discipline. Over the years of her residency in the department of pediatrics, she found inspiration by focusing on improving patient care in their setting. Getting positive feedback from patients has been the greatest source of strength that drives her to continue pushing on despite limitations in her region. 

Dr. Bot's interest in neonatology was developed from the fact that these are a group of vulnerable children and from the need to reduce the burden of neonatal mortality rate, which is high in Nigeria. She also has interest in critical care because it is still a grey area in her environment. It is a skill that she would love to acquire after her training in general pediatrics in order to improve the survival of these critically ill children. Apart from patient care, she has also developed leadership skills during her training. 

Currently, Dr. Bot is the chief resident and coordinator of birth defect surveillance in our facility. In her desire to see our country improving in patient management, she has also developed a passion for research, making her involved in several ongoing research projects in the unit. She graduated from the University of Jos in 2012 with her MBBS certificate and obtained her certificate as a member of the West African College of Physicians (MWACP) in 2021.

When not in the hospital, Dr. Bot derives pleasure in spending time with her family and helping children in her community.

Matia Solomon is an incoming (Fall 2025) University of Minnesota medical student with an interest in global health. She has previously participated in OB/GYN health disparities and quality of life research. She recently spent 6 monhts in Zambia as a biology/chemistry teacher. Ms. Solomon was awarded two research awards this summer--- the CTSI Pathways to Research Program (A-PReP) and the Department of Pediatrics Summer Pediatric Research (SUPER) awards.

Ms. Solomon will be working with Dr. Toni Moran on a project examining hypoglycemia in Ugandan youth with type 1 diabetes, examining data collected at baseline as part of a larger study. The first specific aim is to assess fear of hypoglycemia and confidence in hypoglycemia management using data from two standardized, scaled questionnaires in 135 Ugandan youth age 4-26 with T1D and their parents (for those <18 years). The second aim is to correlate questionnaire responses to the number of episodes of severe hypoglycemia recalled over the previous year, current blinded CGM-generated time-in-hypoglycemia, HbA1c, age, socioeconomic status, and duration of diabetes. As part of this project, she will receive mentorship from Dr. Terry Piloya in Uganda and statistician Lin Zhang at UM. A planned trip to Uganda is unlikely at this point due to changes in NIH funding. 

Ms. Solomon will also spend time each week with Dr. Moran’s research team to gain broad exposure to the day-to-day work of clinical research, and she will observe diabetes and endocrine clinics.

Say hi as you see Matia at global pediatrics events!