Muhumuza Abdulkharim is the Head of Partnerships at Afya na Haki and a member of faculty at Ahaki Institute, where he delivers courses on Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, and Advocacy Communication Skills in Sexual and Reproductive Health. He is a public health specialist and seasoned programming and partnerships enthusiast with over 10 years of experience in programming and health policy advocacy. Successfully led and contributed to the conceptualisation and implementation of public health programmes at grassroot, national, and regional level – aimed at strengthening health systems and systems for fostering realisation of SRHR, local pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing as a springboard for Pandemic Prevent Preparedness and Response (PPPR), fundamental for ensuring equitable access to quality essential medicines and life-saving commodities and supplies in Africa.

Muhumuza has demonstrated experience and working relations with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Health Development Partners, regional bodies, professional bodies and associations, and civil society whom he closely works with in generation and utilisation of evidence to inform and influence decision making for progressive policies and legislations, through policy dialogues, shadow reporting, various technical working committees, regional and international convenings.

He holds a master of Science in Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, a Certificate in Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington, and a Certificate in SRHR, HIV, TB, and Human Rights Advocacy and Training in Southern and East Africa; ARASA – Johannesburg. He has also undertaken advanced courses in Leadership and Global Health Diplomacy, among other disciplines.