Wasswa Ham Matovu

Wasswa Ham Matovu

Ham Wasswa Matovu is a Medical Doctor and a Research Fellow at the Development Watch Centre focusing on Medical Diplomacy

3 articles Joined February 2025
Global Focus

Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics with Urine and Blood: China’s Story

The world of cancer diagnosis has witnessed a paradigm shift in the way cancer is detected and diagnosed. Traditional methods such as biopsy of tissue and costly imaging have dominated the medical world for a longtime. However, the emergence of innovative techniques and the integration of cutting-edge technology have redefined the field. One such game […]

Wasswa Ham Matovu  •  Nov 20, 2023  •  6 min read
Development Assistance

Medical Diplomacy: China is Building a Community of Shared Prosperity for Mankind

Last week, a team of Ugandan medical experts from district hospitals arrived in Beijing China. Funded by the Chinese government, the team will spend three weeks in China at one of the country’s top Universities, Tsinghua University to attend a Seminar on Health Care and Public Health.  This will boost their public health knowledge and […]

Wasswa Ham Matovu  •  Sep 20, 2023  •  5 min read
China-Uganda

China’s Medical Diplomacy Resonates with African Philosophy of Ubuntu

This year, 2013 marks 40th anniversary since the first Chinese medical team arrived in Uganda on a mission of extending medical services to Ugandans as well as sharing their experiences with their Ugandan counterparts in confronting health challenges. The year, also marks the 60th anniversary of China dispatching their medical experts to Africa with the […]

Wasswa Ham Matovu  •  Jul 18, 2023  •  5 min read