Speakers

Elizabeth-Namugaya-Igaga

Elizabeth Namugaya Igaga, MD

Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Intensivist, Kapala, Uganda

Dr. Elizabeth Namugaya Igaga attended Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda for medical school, as well as her master’s degree in anesthesia and critical care. She is currently doing her clinical practice at the Uganda Heart Institute. Igaga’s interest in patient safety was sparked after multiple firsthand experiences during residency that resulted in near misses or catastrophic outcomes. Since then, she has been passionate about fostering and building a culture of safety in perioperative care in Uganda.