Charity Kirabo Nagemi
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Economics
College of Business and Law
I'm undertaking a PhD at the Adelaide University School of Economics under the project "How are the mental health benefits of access to nature distributwed across society?" The PhD will use a multi-disciplinary approach including analysis methodology in Nature Valuation, Applied Economics, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and Social Determninants of Health to contribute to research, and inform policy and practice for environment and health outcomes.
The PhD builds on over 8 years' experience in Health Economics, Health Financing, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems Strengthening and Research - generating evidence that informs policy decisions, strengthens health systems, and improves equitable access to quality healthcare, improved population health outcomes to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Low and Middle-Income Countries. My work focused on collaborating with and supporting government ministries, departments and agencies, development partners, and health organizations to make evidence-based decisions on resource allocation and utilization, health financing reforms, and strategic investments for overall health, as well as program-specific interventions such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal, newborn and adolescent health and primary health care.
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| German | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
| Swahili | Can read, write, speak and understand spoken |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 - 2016 | University of Queensland | Australia | Master of Health Economics |
| 2003 - 2006 | Makerere University | Uganda | Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 - 2008 | Advanced Diploma in Business Management | Association of Business Executives - UK | United Kingdom |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Tumukunde, V., Medvedev, M. M., Tann, C. J., Mambule, I., Pitt, C., Opondo, C., . . . Lawn, J. E. (2024). Effectiveness of kangaroo mother care before clinical stabilisation versus standard care among neonates at five hospitals in Uganda (OMWaNA): a parallel-group, individually randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation. LANCET, 403(10443), 2520-2532. WoS23 Europe PMC24 |
| 2023 | Nakisita, O., & Kirabo-Nagemi, C. (2023). Examining the maternal health services-seeking behaviour among adolescent urban refugees in Kampala, Uganda. AFRICAN HEALTH SCIENCES, 23(1), 394-399. WoS3 Europe PMC4 |
| 2023 | Medvedev, M. M., Tumukunde, V., Kirabo-Nagemi, C., Greco, G., Mambule, I., Katumba, K., . . . Lawn, J. E. (2023). Process and costs for readiness to safely implement immediate kangaroo mother care: a mixed methods evaluation from the OMWaNA trial at five hospitals in Uganda. BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 23(1), 16 pages. WoS7 Europe PMC11 |
| - | Nagemi, C., & Mwesigwa, C. (2021). DONOR POWER AND PRIORITIZATION IN DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH POLICIES: THE CASE OF UGANDA. Journal of Developing Economies, 2(1), 54-74. |
| - | Mwesigwa, C. L., Okumu, B. A., Kirabo-Nagemi, C., Ejuu, E., Kruger, E., & Tennant, M. (2020). Mapping the geographic availability of public dental services in Uganda relative to ruralization and poverty of the population. Journal of Global Oral Health, 2, 86-92. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Kirabo-Nagemi, C., Walimbwa, A., Atuhaire, R., & Walakira, D. (2023). SA47 Exploring the Use of Health Technology Assessment in Uganda’s Health Policy and Financing Decision-Making Processes. In Value in Health Vol. 26 (pp. S550). Elsevier BV. DOI |
| 2023 | Kirabo-Nagemi, C., Walimbwa, A., Atuhaire, R., & Walakira, D. (2023). EXPLORING THE USE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN UGANDA'S HEALTH POLICY AND FINANCING DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. In VALUE IN HEALTH Vol. 26 (pp. S550). ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Were, L., Nagemi, C. K., Walimbwa, A., Mawanda, F., Kamuntu, Y., Pasipanodya, B., & Brady, E. (2025). Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM) at the subnational levels in Kakumiro and Kassanda Districts, Uganda. Poster session presented at the meeting of https://afhea.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AfHEA-2025-Abstract-Edited.pdf. Kigali, Rwanda. |
| 2025 | Indravudh, P. P., McGee, K. V., Sweeney, S., Nagemi, C. K., Gafos, M., & Terris-Prestholt, F. (2025). Guideline for Costing and Budgeting the Community-led Response. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2025 World Congress on Health Economics IHEA. Bali - Indonesia. |
| 2023 | Medvedev, M., Tumukunde, V., Nagemi, C. K., Ekirapa-Kiracho, E., Pitt, C., Mambule, I., . . . Greco, G. (2023). Using the Women’s Capabilities Index to Assess the Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Among Low Birthweight Neonates in Uganda: A Parallel Arm Randomised Controlled Trial. Poster session presented at the meeting of https://healtheconomics.confex.com/healtheconomics/2023/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/7537. Toronto, Canada. |