Uganda

Apophia Agiresaasi

Reporter-in-Residence

Apophia Agiresaasi is a seasoned journalist and a Reporter-in-Residence at Global Press Journal, based in Kampala, Uganda. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in reporting on health and politics, bringing to light the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Born and raised in Mbarara City in Uganda’s Western region, Apophia holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a master’s degree in Population and Reproductive Health from Makerere University.

Her impactful journalism includes investigations into the prevalence of fake doctors in Uganda’s healthcare system, the implications of U.S. aid withdrawal on medical research in Africa, and the struggles of rural communities facing electricity shortages despite national surpluses.

In 2020, Apophia was part of the Global Press Journal team honored with the Media Hero of the Year Award by the Stevie Awards for their comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through her dedicated reporting, Apophia continues to shed light on critical issues affecting Uganda and the broader African continent.

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Uganda

Apophia Agiresaasi

Reporter-in-Residence

Apophia Agiresaasi is a seasoned journalist and a Reporter-in-Residence at Global Press Journal, based in Kampala, Uganda. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in reporting on health and politics, bringing to light the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Born and raised in Mbarara City in Uganda’s Western region, Apophia holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a master’s degree in Population and Reproductive Health from Makerere University.

Her impactful journalism includes investigations into the prevalence of fake doctors in Uganda’s healthcare system, the implications of U.S. aid withdrawal on medical research in Africa, and the struggles of rural communities facing electricity shortages despite national surpluses.

In 2020, Apophia was part of the Global Press Journal team honored with the Media Hero of the Year Award by the Stevie Awards for their comprehensive coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through her dedicated reporting, Apophia continues to shed light on critical issues affecting Uganda and the broader African continent.

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