The inaugural Heroes In Health Awards (HIHA) went underway Friday presided over by H E Edward Ssekandi, the Vice President of Uganda.
The public choice awards are intended to recognize and motivate the health workers for their service.
The award for Public Health Facility of Choice goes to Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.
The award for Phamacovigilance goes to Habib Hussein.
Nurse of the Year: Nakito Barbra Mukasa.
Pharmacist of the year: Shamim Nakadde.
Midwife of the Year: Caroline Busingye.