Renowned Industry Expert Peter Kyobe Waiswa Joins XRP Healthcare to transform Private Healthcare in Uganda

DUBAI, UAE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XRP Healthcare, a UAE-based M&A healthcare investment and management firm, proudly announces the appointment of Peter Kyobe Waiswa as a Healthcare Industry Expert. Leveraging his vast experience and advisory roles with prominent organizations such as UNICEF, WHO, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Peter's expertise will significantly enhance the XRP Healthcare team and Private Healthcare operations in Uganda.

"I am thrilled to join XRP Healthcare and contribute to the transformation of Uganda's private healthcare sector," said Peter Kyobe Waiswa. "Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, we aim to improve access to quality healthcare facilities for the people of Uganda."

Peter Kyobe Waiswa brings an illustrious background as a Ugandan researcher, medical doctor, and academic administrator. As an associate professor of Health Policy, Planning, and Management at Makerere University, he has demonstrated expertise in health policy and health systems, particularly in maternal, newborn, and child health in low and middle-income countries.

Peter's academic journey is distinguished. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Mbarara University in 1992, followed by a Master's in Public Health from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine. He completed his joint PhD in Medicine and post-doctoral fellowship from Makerere University and the Karolinska Institute, Sweden.

Whitney Lynn, XRP Healthcare Chairman commented, "We are humbled to have Peter Kyobe Waiswa join our team at XRP Healthcare. Peter's background includes pivotal roles with several of the world's most respected health-focused philanthropic and international organizations, where he has shaped key initiatives and policies. His rich experience will be a cornerstone for guiding our strategic decisions in mergers and acquisitions. Peter's extensive knowledge of healthcare systems, particularly in Uganda, will play a critical role as we aim to enhance and extend private healthcare facilities to ensure they provide accessible and outstanding care."