Uganda's first female orthopaedic surgeon Dr Namusoke dies
Dr. Namusoke Jamirah, Uganda's first female orthopaedic surgeon, has passed away following a battle with kidney disease. Her legacy is marked by her significant contributions to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and her role in inspiring the construction of a dedicated orthopaedic ward.
Why it matters
Her death highlights the challenges of accessing specialized medical care in Uganda and celebrates the impact of a pioneering medical professional.
Uganda’s first female orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Namusoke Jamirah, who was a consultant Surgeon at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, has died after a battle with kidney disease, the hospital management announced on Friday.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our staff consultant, Dr Namusoke Jamirah, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and the first female orthopaedic surgeon whose remarkable contribution to the medical profession and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital will forever be remembered," the hospital said in a Friday statement.
Her death happened about 10 months after well-wishers ran campaigns to raise Shs200 million for her kidney transplant.
This publication was yet to determine whether enough money was raised to make her access the care, which many Ugandans struggle to access due to cost and the need to travel abroad for the services.
In the statement, Jinja Hospital eulogised her, saying she was more than a surgeon.
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