Mr. Joseph Oposhia is an experienced field epidemiologist with over six years of expertise in strengthening emergency health systems and outbreak preparedness. He has led multi-district initiatives that improved response times and coordination among health teams. Currently an Honorary Lecturer at Busitema University and an epidemiologist with Africa CDC, he combines academic, research, and field practice. His work spans disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health training.
Joseph holds Masters degrees in epidemiology and public health and has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications. He is also exploring machine learning applications to enhance disease outbreak prediction and improve community health outcomes.
J Oposhia, J Kungu, PD Nantamu, A Bameka, P Akiror, Y Mbwire, J Magambo, S Nabadda,M Mulowoza, A Yayi, D Aujo, G Akol, K Kabaali, P Olupot (2026). Investigation of the 2024 Aeromonas hydrophila Outbreak in Jinja and Luuka, Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Approach.
J Oposhia; J M. Kungu; P D Nantamu; J Namayanja; C A. B. Okuyo; M Mulowoza; K Kabaali; K Edson; P Olupot. (2026). Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness in Subnational Health Systems: A Readiness Assessment of Jinja District, Uganda.
Kungu, J.M., Galiwango, J.B., Makau, D., Odoi, A., Namayanja, J., Oposhia, J., Nizeyi, J.B.(2025). Assessment of roles and challenges of community health workers in pandemic preparedness using lessons from the COVID-19 outbreak in rural Uganda.
Joseph M. Kungu; Sarah S. Tegule; Ilyas A. Awke; Josephine Namayanja; Edity Namyalo; Joseph Oposhia; William Olum; Luke Nyakarahuka; Clovice Kankya; Dieudonné Dahourou; Agricola Odoi. (2024). Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus in cattle and humans in farming communities of Isingiro and Kamuli districts, Uganda.