Age, Biography and Wiki
Richard Idro was born on 9 May, 1970 in Moyo, Uganda, is a Ugandan physician. Discover Richard Idro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Occupation |
Pediatrician, Researcher, Academic |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
9 May 1970 |
| Birthday |
9 May |
| Birthplace |
Moyo, Uganda |
| Nationality |
Uganda
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He is a member of famous Researcher with the age 53 years old group.
Richard Idro Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Richard Idro Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Idro worth at the age of 53 years old? Richard Idro’s income source is mostly from being a successful Researcher. He is from Uganda. We have estimated Richard Idro's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Researcher |
Richard Idro Social Network
Timeline
Richard Iwa Idro is a Ugandan pediatric neurologist, researcher and academic, who serves as an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
Idro was born in Moyo, Uganda in 1970.
After attending local primary and secondary schools, he was admitted to Makerere University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree.
In 2001, he was awarded a Master of Medicine degree in Pediatrics by the same medical school.
His degree of Doctor of Philosophy was awarded by the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, in 2008.
He specialized as a pediatric neurologist.
In October 2022, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) of the United Kingdom.
It is the highest recognition that can be bestowed to a pediatrician in the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Dr Richard Idro is a specialized pediatrician, with super specialization as a neurologist.
His research interests include HIV/AIDS in adolescents, the interactions between HIV and malaria, and the prognostic features of cerebral malaria, among other topics.
Recently, his work has expanded into studies of brain injury in sickle cell anemia, viral encephalitis and childhood epilepsy.
He also concurrently serves as an Honorary Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Neurologist at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.
MNRH is the teaching hospital of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
He is a leading authority on Nodding disease, an ill-understood pediatric mental condition, characterized by seizures, mental retardation and stunted growth.
The cause remains unknown and there was no known cure, as of 2019.
In February 2019, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) announced Dr Richard Idro as the winner of the Greenwood Africa Award 2019.
The award comprises (a) a medal (b) one week of residence at the LSHTM (c) The winner will be required to give a Greenwood Lecture (d) During the week of residence at LSTMH in London, the winner is required to interact with relevant academics and give seminars as the situation may warrant.
The award is restricted to mid-level medical researchers in infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
It is awarded every three years and Dr. Idro is the first ever recipient.
He is a member of the eight-person board of directors of Global Health Uganda, a non-profit organization that aims at improving pediatric health research in Uganda.
