Dr. Kadhaya David

Leading the Future of Neurosurgery in Uganda

Dr. Kadhaya David Muballe is a highly accomplished Specialist Neurosurgeon and Consultant at Ruby Hospital Kampala, with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic instruction, and research across South Africa and the United States. He currently holds joint appointments as Head of Neurosurgery at Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth and Professor of Neurosurgery at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU).

His clinical expertise spans a wide range of neurosurgical conditions, complemented by a strong commitment to teaching and departmental leadership. Between 2013 and 2017, he served as a Specialist Neurosurgeon and Senior Lecturer at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital and WSU.

Dr. Muballe’s academic background is marked by advanced training from leading institutions in Kenya, the United States, and South Africa. He earned a PhD in Neurosciences from Walter Sisulu University in 2017, focusing on traumatic brain injury (TBI) management, oxidative stress, and inflammation. His qualifications also include a Fellowship of the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa (FC Neurosurgery SA), an MMED in Neurological Surgery from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Diploma in Neurosurgery from the University of Washington (Seattle), and an MMED in General Surgery from the University of Nairobi.

An active researcher and academic leader, Dr. Muballe has published widely in peer-reviewed journals on TBI outcomes, pediatric head injuries, and neuro-monitoring biomarkers. He continues to contribute to the advancement of neurosurgery through postgraduate training, mentorship, and clinical innovation.