For Dr. Grace Tuhaise, paediatrics is more than caring for sick children; it is an opportunity to change the circumstances that determine whether children survive, thrive and reach their potential. She is an Enrich Master’s fellow, a medical doctor and postgraduate resident pursuing her Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University. She has a growing interest in improving the health and survival of children through compassionate clinical care, research and advocacy.

Her professional journey is driven by a strong conviction that every child deserves the opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential. This has shaped her interest in paediatric medicine, child health systems and research that addresses preventable causes of childhood morbidity and mortality, particularly within resource-limited settings.

Alongside her clinical training, Grace is developing her expertise as a clinician-researcher, with a particular interest in sickle cell disease and newborn screening. Her current research explores the uptake, barriers and facilitators of newborn screening for sickle cell disease in Uganda, a mixed methods study at Kawempe National Referral and Kisenyi, reflecting her broader commitment to translating research evidence into practical improvements in child health.

She is passionate about continuous learning, academic medicine and knowledge sharing. Through clinical presentations, teaching, research and collaboration with colleagues and mentors, she seeks to strengthen not only her own practice but also the capacity of those around her. She is particularly interested in developing her skills in research methodology, scientific communication, leadership and mentorship.

Grace is committed to building a career that extends beyond individual patient care. Her long-term aspiration is to become a competent paediatrician, researcher, educator and leader, contributing to stronger health systems and meaningful improvements in outcomes for children and families.

At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful aspiration: to contribute to a future in which preventable childhood deaths become increasingly rare, and no child is left behind because of where they were born or the circumstances into which they were born.