Maria Musoke
Ugandan information scientist and academician
Maria Musoke sometimes referred to as Maria G.N. Musoke (born 19 January 1955) is a Ugandan information scientist and academic. She is the first Ugandan woman to obtain a PhD in Information Science. She is a professor of Information Science and a Deputy Vice Chancellor (May 2018–) at Kyambogo University in Uganda. She also serves as a council member (2019–2022) of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences.
Quotes
edit- When people are informed they are healthy and when the health workers apply the knowledge in their work, there are many benefits to health care. It is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments.
- [1] Speaking on her book Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care.
Quotes about Maria Musoke
edit- Prof. Maria Musoke is an information authority in her own right, who made the most of her sabbatical leave to produce this important resource. Her work encourages us to achieve value for time during periods of research and sabbatical
- [2] This was at Maria Musoke's book launch Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care at the Makerere University Main Hall by John Ddumba-Ssentamu.
- Perennial hard work, dedication to duty, and focused and committed leadership,” further adding “she is endowed with a tickling brain which she has put to good use
- [3] This was at Maria Musoke's book launch Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care at the Makerere University Main Hall by Mary Karooro Okurut.
