Nabukeera Aisha Masimbi holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the Islamic University in Uganda. She is a Master’s Degree Fellow under the ENRICH Programme and is currently in her final year of residency in Paediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University.

Her research study, titled “Investigating Outcomes and Factors Associated with Prolonged Hospitalisation among Children with Acute Chest Syndrome and Sickle Cell Disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital,” focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to prolonged hospitalisation among children affected by sickle cell disease and acute chest syndrome.

Aisha’s work at Mulago National Referral Hospital’s paediatric haematology ward and sickle cell clinic has exposed her to the significant burden of sickle cell disease and the devastating impact of acute chest syndrome on children and their families. These experiences have shaped her research interest in identifying clinical, laboratory, and health-system factors associated with delayed recovery and prolonged hospitalisation.

Through her research, she aims to generate evidence that can contribute to the development of a risk-stratification approach to support timely clinical decision-making, reduce hospital length of stay, and improve the allocation of healthcare resources in a high-volume, resource-limited setting.

As a fellow, Aisha is strengthening her skills in research methodology, data analysis, implementation science, leadership, and research collaboration. She is passionate about translating research findings into improvements in clinical practice and health policy.

Aisha is committed to becoming an independent paediatric clinician-scientist and contributing to the advancement of paediatric haematology research and child health outcomes in Uganda and beyond.