Rev. Prof. Dr. Samuel Abimerech Luboga

Rev. Prof. Dr. Samuel Abimerech Luboga is a distinguished medical educator, surgeon, academic leader, and ordained priest whose career reflects a unique blend of science, leadership, and service. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Master of Medicine in Surgery, a Diploma in Health Administration, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), all from Makerere University.

Prof. Luboga currently serves as Chairperson of the Education Service Commission. He is also an Affiliate Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. At Makerere University, he served as Associate Professor of Anatomy, Deputy Dean of Education in the Faculty of Medicine, and Acting Director of Quality Assurance. In the early years, he was s Head of the Anatomy Department where he shaped generations of health professionals. His international academic engagements include visiting professorships at McMaster University in Canada and Marshall University in the United States, as well as directing the Makerere University/Yale University Collaboration (MUYU).

Beyond academia, Prof. Luboga is deeply committed to faith and community service. He is an ordained priest in the Church of Uganda, Namirembe Diocese, where he integrates spiritual care with health service. He is also the founding chairman and technical advisor of St. Stephen’s Hospital (COU) Mpererwe.

Throughout his career, Rev. Prof. Luboga has been recognized for his ability to bridge medicine, education, leadership, and faith, fostering holistic approaches to health and human development.