Ms. Enid Kawala Kagoya is a public health researcher and academic specializing in Social and Preventive Medicine, with expertise in social epidemiology, maternal and child health, environmental health, and health systems management. She is currently a Senior Graduate Fellow at Busitema University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and a PhD candidate in Social Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Makerere University. Enid also serves as Head of Research, Advocacy, and Strategic Planning at Elgon Local Maternity and Newborn Systems (ELMNS) and leads antimicrobial stewardship research initiatives in Uganda in collaboration with Mbale Clinical Research Institute and international partners.
Her professional experience spans teaching, research, and health systems strengthening, including work with Seed Global Health to improve emergency maternal and child healthcare. She has contributed to numerous studies on maternal health, antimicrobial resistance, mental health, and community health practices in Uganda. With a Master of Public Health and a background in development studies, her work integrates research, policy, and community engagement to advance equitable and effective public health interventions.
•Kagoya E K, Nsubuga A G , Atuhairwe I , Nakattudde P, Asiimwe C, Gidudu C, Ajalo E, Waako P, Wandabwa J, Arach L, et al.(2026).Community awareness, perceptions, and management practices related to pre-eclampsia: An exploratory qualitative study in Mbale City, Eastern Uganda.
•Kagoya E K, Auma P, Mugabi J, Kawala E, Asabawebwa D, Mugahi R, Mutunda B D, Twineamatsiko A, Kabene M J, Kayemba F, Waako P, Mugabe K, Akello J.(2026). Perspectives and lived experiences of postpartum women seeking health services from traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda.
• Lule D, Nabidda S, Muhwezi A, Naitala R, Akullo A, Kagoya E K, Namazzi R, Kakembo N, Kalyango J. (2026). Prevalence and factors associated with delayed surgery among children with Wilms tumor at Mulago Hospital: a mixed-method study.
•Enid Kawala Kagoya, Proscovia Auma, Mugabi Joshua, Elizabeth Kawala, Deogratias Asabawebwa, Richard Mugahi, Brenda Doreen Mutunda, Richard Gamubaka, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G Nsubuga, Jackline Akello, Paul Waako, Kenneth Mugabe. Catching babies, carrying traditions: the voices and practices of traditional birth attendants in Mayuge District, East central Uganda.
•Solomon Wani, Ritah Nantale, Irene Atuhairwe, Brian Tonny Makoko, Francis Okello, Paul Waako, Andrew Twineamatsiko, Brian Agaba, Alain Nyalihama, Dan Kibuule, Enid Kawala Kagoya (2025). Exploring barriers and facilitators of preceptorship in undergraduate health professionseducation: insights from a qualitative needs assessment among preceptors in Eastern Uganda.
•Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Paul Waako, Martha RL Muhwezi, Agnes Namaganda, Allan G Nsubuga, Christine Etoko Atala, Francis Okello, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Ernest Wandera, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Joseph Kirabira.(2025). Coping mechanisms for students with mental disorders: An exploratory qualitative study at Busitema University’s Mbale and Busia Campuses.
•Langdridge, Darren; Virhia, Jennika; McMullan, Rachel; Banks, Duncan; Biard, Olivier; Charitonos, Koula; Alunyo, Jimmy Patrick; Kagoya, Enid Kawala and Olupot-Olupot, Peter (2024). Effectiveness of work-based educational interventions for antimicrobial stewardship: a systematic review. . Effectiveness of work-based educational interventions for antimicrobial stewardship: a systematic review.
•Kennedy Pangholi, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Allan G Nsubuga, Irene Atuhairwe, Prossy Nakattudde, Brian Agaba, Bonaventure Ahaisibwe, Esther Ijangolet, Eric Otim, Paul Waako, Julius Wandabwa, Milton Musaba, Antonina Webombesa, Kenneth Mugabe, et al (2024). Improving Clerkship to Enhance Patients’ Quality of care (ICEPACQ): a baseline study
•Joseph Kirabira, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Christine Etoko Atala, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Fauz Katongole Julius Wandabwa. (2024). Burden of alcohol and other substance use and correlates among undergraduate students at Busitema University in rural Eastern Uganda after COVID-19 lockdown.
•Joseph Kirabira, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Joseph Mpagi, Christine Etoko Atala, Kalisiti Ndamanywa, Ambrose Okibure, Ronald Kibuuka, Fauz Katongole Julius Wandabwa.(2024 ). Prevalence and determinants of depression and suicidality among Health Sciences and Engineering students at Busitema University: A snapshot after COVID-19 lockdown.
•Umphrey, L., Beck, A., Zhou, S. et al.(2024). Perceived Benefits and Challenges of Virtual and In-person Global Health Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic . Access, interest and equity considerations for virtual global health activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.
•Fred L S, Agnes N, Joshua N, Haruna M , Godfrey K, Ritah N , Prossy N , Enid K K, Annet N , Daniel K, Brian B, Robert K, Jehu I. (2023). Dietary intake, body composition and micronutrient profile of patients on maintenance hemodialysis attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
•Kagoya EnK; Royen K V; Waako P; Royen P V; Iramiot J S; Obakiro S B; Kostyanev T; Anthierens S.(2021).Experiences and views of healthcare professionals on the prescription of antibiotics in Eastern Uganda. A qualitative study, , Journal on Global Antimicrobial Resistence.
•Okia David, Iramiot Jacob Stanley, Kagoya Kawala Enid, Nekaka Rebecca, Karungi Veronica, Musoki Drake, Oteko Alfred, Nakisuyi Janet, Aisu Emmanuel.(2021). Infectious Waste Management in the Face of COVID-19 in a Rural Health Facility in Eastern Uganda.
•Wataka Sarah, Prossy Tumukunde, Enid Kawala, Rebecca Nekaka, Julius Nteziyaremye.(2021). Exclusive Breastfeeding in Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda - Opportunities and Challenges: A Mixed Methods Community-Based Study., Primary Health Care.
•Mercy Naloli, Lydia V.N Ssenyonga, Enid Kawala Kagoya, Julius Nteziyaremye, Rebecca Nekaka. (2021). Kangaroo mother care: A qualitative study on the practice and experiences of mothers of preterm neonates in a tertiary teaching hospital in Eastern Uganda.
•Akoth Christine, Olowo Samuel, Kagoya Kawala Enid, Iramiot Jacob Stanley, Nekaka Rebecca, Julius Nteziyaremye and Lydia Ssenyonga. (2022). knowledge, attitudes and practice towards essential newborn care among postnatal mothers attending health facilities in rural district, Eastern Uganda. A cross-sectional community study.
•Atim Christine Atoku, Rebecca Nekaka, Kagoya Kawala Enid, Lydia VN Ssenyonga, Iramiot Jacob Stanley, Crispus Tegu. (2022) : Psychosocial Challenges Faced by Caretakers of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Admitted in a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern Uganda, SSRN:
•C Akoth, S Olowo, EK Kagoya, JS Iramoit, et al.(2022). Knowledge, attitude and practice towards essential newborn care among postnatal mothers attending health facilities in a rural district, eastern Uganda: A mixed-mixed survey.
•Twekambe E , Epuitai J , Kawala EK , Namanya V , Ayikobua ET , Obakiro SB , Napyo A , Kiyimba K. (2023). “COVID-19 restrictions made transport fares high”: A qualitative exploration of the psychosocial factors affecting antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV infected young adults in Eastern Uganda
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Social Epidemiology, Health Education
- Environmental Health, Nutrition,Maternal and Child Health
- Occupational Health, Public Health Policies
- Community Health and Health Systems Management