Isabella Epiu | |
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| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University University of California Global Health Institute University of New South Wales |
| Occupation(s) | Anesthesiologist and academic |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Title | Senior Lecturer in Anesthesiology at Kabale University |
Isabella Epiu is an anesthesiologist and critical care medicine specialist in Uganda, who is reported to be the first female anesthesiologist in the countries of the East African Community, to graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy degree. In 2023, she graduated from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia with a PhD in Medicine, specializing in neuro-respiratory physiology and health economics.[1][2]
- ^ Christian (7 December 2023). "Uganda's Dr. Isabella Epiu Makes History as First Female Anesthesiologist with a PhD in East Africa". Campus Bee Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Michael Odeng (7 December 2023). "Ugandan becomes first female anaesthesiologist with PhD". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 8 December 2023.