Caroline Asiimwe
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(Master's degree in veterinary science )
Masters, public health, Makerere University,
Makerere University- TWAS-Samira Omar Prize winner for Innovation for Sustainability Prize
Caroline Asiimwe | |
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| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (Master's degree in veterinary science ) Masters, public health, Makerere University, Makerere University |
| Occupations | Veterinary, researcher, conservationist, public health specialist |
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2. Presidential Diamond Jubilee medal
Caroline Asiimwe is an Ugandan veterinary and environment conservation leader and researcher. She engages the local population in a cooperative approach to preserve wildlife from illegal activities and ensure healthy ecosystems in Uganda.
In 2017, Asiimwe was named a TWAS-Samira Omar Prize winner for Innovation for Sustainability Prize. The Innovation for Sustainability Prize is awarded to scientists for their contribution in a multidisciplinary area directly relevant to the science of sustainability.[1] In 2024 March on women's day, Dr Asiimwe was awarded a presidential Diamond Jubilee medal recognising her contribution to conservation in Uganda