Today, His Excellency William W Popp, the United States Ambassador to Uganda, visited the Faculty of Health Sciences at Busitema University. The main purpose of his visit was to witness the activities of the Peace Corps Funded Projects under the Faculty of Health Sciences. 

The Ambassador was welcomed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako, who noted that William is the first ambassador to visit the university, despite the strategic partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the University. Waako revealed that he reached out to the Peace Corps Society in 2015, leading to the establishment of the Peace Corp Funded Projects at  the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Vice Chancellor expressed appreciation for the positive impact of the Peace Corp volunteers on the faculty, highlighting the increase in academic staff to over 50 and the total student enrollment now standing at approximately 500. 

Prof. Dan Kibuule, the Dean of the Faculty, expressed gratitude for the capacity-building support provided by the Peace Corp program. He specifically commended Brenda, one of the Peace Corp volunteers, for her outstanding work. The Dean also requested permission from the Ambassador for the Peace Corp volunteers to visit the university's hospital wards. 

In response, Ambassador William thanked the university for collaborating with the Peace Corp  Funded Projects and appreciated the volunteers for taking the time to meet with him in person. He promised to share the accomplishments of their collaboration when he returns to the United States. 

Dr. Lydia Ssenyonga, Head of the Department of Nursing, expressed gratitude for the lessons learned from the Peace Corp volunteers. She also suggested the introduction of specialized nursing programs at the degree level to allow students to delve deeper into specific nursing fields. Dr. Ssenyonga requested the Vice Chancellor to establish a separate School of Nursing, rather than combining it with the School of Medicine, which she believes overshadows nursing education.

Members of Management who accompanied the Vice Chancellor included: Academic Registrar Dr Lilian Gimuguni, Dr Charles Muweesi, Director- Directorate of Institutional Advancement, Associate Professor Samson Rwahwire Director-Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations