Dr. Richard Kabanda is a Public Health Specialist leading Uganda’s Health Promotion and Disease Prevention efforts as Head of the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Health Communication at the Ministry of Health. He also lectures at Uganda Martyrs University, mentors Master of Public Health students, and contributes extensively to peer-reviewed journals on topics including disease prevention, health education, and community health systems strengthening. His extensive experience includes roles with district governments, NGOs, and the private sector, alongside his leadership on multiple health policy boards.