Philip Wanduru

Dr. Phillip Wanduru, MPH, PhD

Maternal Newborn Health Technical Officer

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Kampala, Uganda

Dr. Wanduru is a public health specialist with over 10 years’ experience improving maternal and perinatal outcomes in Uganda and other countries in Africa. His work has centered on program evaluation, monitoring and learning, and quality improvement, with expertise in implementation science, policy analysis, and translating evidence into advocacy for maternal and newborn health. Phillip has contributed to evaluations of large-scale maternal and newborn health programs, including national scale-up initiatives and donor-funded investments. He holds a PhD in Medical Science from Karolinska Institute, a Master’s in Public Health, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. His hobbies include traveling to new places and learning from different cultures.

Featured Publications

Reproductive Health

Born Too Soon: Progress and priorities for respectful and rights-based preterm birth care

June 23, 2025

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BMJ Open

Prevalence and risk of adverse intrapartum-related outcomes in Uganda: A cross-sectional study with nested case–control

October 14, 2025

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Frontiers in Pediatrics

3.Predictors of outcome following neonatal encephalopathy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

November 19, 2025

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