- Environmental epidemiology
- Climate change and health
- Maternal, child, and newborn health
- Health disparities research
Biography
Dr. Solomon Wafula is a Research Associate in the Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH). He holds a PhD in Medicine (Epidemiology) from the University of Hamburg, Germany; a Master of Public Health from the University of Manchester, UK; a Master of Epidemiology from the University of Antwerp, Belgium; and a Bachelor of Environmental Health Science from Makerere University, Uganda.
At MakSPH, Dr. Wafula contributes to teaching, research, and the supervision of both undergraduate and graduate students. His research expertise spans environmental epidemiology, climate change, maternal, child and newborn health, and health disparities. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals and has presented his work at numerous national and global conferences. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Wafula received the Drs. Anvar and Pari Velji Young African Leader Award (2025) for his exceptional commitment to improving the well-being of individuals in low-income settings.