Henry Zakumumpa

Henry Zakumumpa is a male public health scholar currently serving as a Post Doctoral Research Person at Makerere University, within the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management in the Faculty of Public Health. In this role, he leads and collaborates on field-based public health research with a strong focus on HIV epidemiology. He brings together rigorous epidemiologic methods, field experience, and a policy-oriented mindset to illuminate HIV transmission dynamics, risk factors, and population health outcomes, with the aim of informing policy and program design. Expertise and research orientation - Field-based public health research and epidemiology - HIV epidemiology, surveillance, and population health - Health policy, planning, and management related to HIV programs - Implementation science and translation of evidence into practice - Data quality, study design, and statistical methods in real-world, resource-limited settings Research interests - HIV epidemiology across diverse populations and settings - Methodological advances in field-based epidemiology and surveillance - Health systems strengthening to enhance HIV prevention and treatment - Evidence-to-policy translation, impact evaluation, and program optimization - Cross-disciplinary collaboration to bridge research, policy, and practice Academic background - An academic foundation rooted in public health and epidemiology, with ongoing research training and activity in Makerere University’s Public Health faculty. His work reflects a commitment to field-oriented studies that marry rigorous epidemiology with health policy analysis and program planning. Contributions and impact - Leads and participates in field-based HIV epidemiology studies that generate actionable data for policy and program planning - Collaborates with academic, governmental, and partner organizations to translate research findings into practical health policy recommendations and program improvements - Mentors junior researchers and students, supporting capacity-building in epidemiology, health policy, and field methods - Engages in knowledge exchange through seminars, insights, and stakeholder dialogues to influence HIV intervention strategies and health system strengthening Henry Zakumumpa’s profile reflects a professional who blends field research expertise with a policy-driven focus, contributing to the advancement of public health knowledge and its application to HIV prevention and care within Uganda and comparable settings.