Dr. Irene Namae, the former Magistrate Grade One at Dokolo Magistrate’s Court on Friday September 5 presented her paper titled “Eviction of Indigenous Peoples and Its Impact on Their Right to Health.”
Her case study was on the Batwa.
She presented her paper at the Uganda National Conference on Human Rights and Development held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala.
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Health and CEHURD, under the theme: “The Right to Health: Bridging the Gap across other Sectors to Achieve Equitable Health for All” with the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, as the chief guest.
Her Worship Dr. Irene Namae delivered a groundbreaking presentation that left a lasting impact on the attendees.
Dr. Namae’s paper truly captured the attention of the audience.
Her thought-provoking presentation explored indigenous approaches to health and shed light on the detrimental effects of eviction on the health of indigenous communities.
Dr. Namae emphasised the importance of preserving and protecting indigenous lands to ensure the right to health for these communities.
She brought to light the fact that without access to their ancestral lands, indigenous people’s traditional knowledge and practices are at risk of being lost, which can have devastating consequences on their health.
Dr. Namae stressed the need to involve indigenous peoples in decision-making processes and integrate their traditional knowledge into the healthcare system.
She holds a PhD in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy. Currently, she’s attached to the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala.
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