Dr. Rachel J Mujawimana is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, covering community and regulatory pharmacy. She currently works as an Inspector of Drugs at the Uganda National Drug Authority, where she is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of medicines and medical products in Uganda.

Dr. Rachel is the focal person for medical devices within the Directorate of Inspectorate and Enforcement. She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Trinity College Dublin and is certified in ISO 13485, specializing in quality management systems for medical devices.

In her role, Dr. Rachel has been actively involved in screening imports of drugs and medical devices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. She has also contributed to policy discussions on Uganda’s new legislation regarding medical devices and carried out audits of manufacturers, improving regulatory compliance and raising safety standards. Dr. Rachel is dedicated to advancing public health and ensuring that safe, high-quality medical products are accessible to all.