2025 Uganda Ophthalmology Society of Uganda Congress

About the OSU Annual Conference ( November 2025 )

The Ophthalmological Society of Uganda (OSU) held its Annual Conference from 6th November 2025 to 8th November 2025, bringing together ophthalmologists, residents, ophthalmic clinical officers, optometrists, partners, and eye health stakeholders from across the country.

The meeting took place at the Las Vegas Hotel in Mbarara, offering a vibrant and engaging environment for scientific exchange and professional collaboration.

The 2025 conference featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, research sessions, and interactive learning experiences. Participants explored advances in clinical practice, innovations in ophthalmology, and strategies for strengthening Uganda’s eye health system.

The event also provided valuable networking opportunities, fostering stronger partnerships across the sector.

Name of person given award
Award title
Dr Ahebwa Amelia
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Faith Nakubulwa
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Angela Merci Birungi
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Elizabeth Nagawa
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Shamiim Namwase
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Erima Denis
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Dr Immaculate Atukunda
In recognition of outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda
Dr Patience Kinengyere
In recognition of outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda
Dr Claire Rebecca Lusobya
In recognition of outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda
Dr Simon Arunga
In recognition of outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda
Dr Edige Gisagara
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Prof Mathew Burton
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
MU Pharma
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Seva Foundation
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Charity Vision
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Velux project
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda
Ajanta Pharma
In recognition of outstanding contribution towards Eye Health in Uganda

Dr. Faith Nakubulwa (right) receives an award on behalf of Dr. Ahebwa Amelia, in recognition of Dr. Ahebwa’s outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr. Faith Nakubulwa (right) receives an award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr. Abel Ebong (right) receives an award on behalf of Dr. Angela Merci Birungi, in recognition of Dr. Birungi’s outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr. Faith Nakubulwa (right) receives an award on behalf of Dr. Elizabeth Nagawa, in recognition of Dr. Nagawa’s outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr. Shamiim Namwase (right) receives an award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr. Denis Erima (right) receives an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Simon Arunga (left).

Dr Immaculate Atukunda (middle) receives an award in recognition of her outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (Right) the outgoing OSU president. Left is Dr Simon Arunga, the current COECSA president.

Dr Patience Kinengyere (middle) receives an award in recognition of her outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (Right) the outgoing OSU president. Left is Dr Simon Arunga, the current COECSA president.

Dr Claire Rebecca Lusobya (middle) receives an award in recognition of her outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (right) the outgoing OSU president. Left is Dr Simon Arunga, the current COECSA president.

Dr. Simon Arunga (left) receives an award in recognition of his outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda, from Dr. Denis Erima (right).

MU Pharma receives an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Denis Erima (2nd right).

Seva Foundation receives an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Denis Erima (Right).

Dr Edige Gisagara (middle) receives an award in recognition of his outstanding leadership towards ophthalmology Society of Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (right) the outgoing OSU president. Looking on is Dr Simon Arunga, the current COECSA president.

Charity Vision receives an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Denis Erima (2nd left).

Dr. Simon Arunga (left) receives an award on behalf of Prof Mathew Burton, in recognition of Prof Burtons outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (Right).

Dr Abel Ebong (middle) receives an award on behalf of the Velux project in Uganda studying novel tests of diagnosis of microbial keratitis in Uganda in recognition of its outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Erima Denis (left) the outgoing OSU president.
Right is Dr Simon Arunga, the current COECSA president, who is the principal investigator of the Velux project.

Ajanta receives an award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to eye health in Uganda, from Dr. Denis Erima (2nd right).

OSU Ushers In New Leadership Team to Guide the Society Through 2026 – 2028

L – R : Dr Charity Zalwango, Dr Abel Ebong, Dr Ronald Dhirumuka, Dr Daniel Balina Nseko, Dr Faith Nakubulwa, Dr Shamiim Namwase.

At the 2025 Annual Ophthalmology Congress, members of the Ophthalmology Society of Uganda (OSU) elected a new Executive Committee to lead the Society for the 2026 – 2028 term. The elections took place on 7 th November 2025 at Las Vegas Hotel, Mbarara, and were presided over by Dr. Ronald Dhirumuka and Dr. Daniel Balina Nseko. Following the vote, the newly elected team was granted approval to assume office immediately.

Elected Executive Committee, 2026 – 2028