Dr. Richard Idro

Dr. Richard Idro is a highly experienced Pediatric Neurologist with over 12 years of expertise in treating neurological disorders in children. After completing his MD in Pediatric Neurology in 2008, Dr. Idro has worked at leading medical centers in Kampala, Uganda, specializing in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and neurological developmental disorders.

With 12+ years of professional experience, Dr. Idro has worked extensively with children suffering from various neurological conditions, providing both medical management and rehabilitation therapies. He is passionate about improving the quality of life for children affected by neurological disorders, especially through early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Dr. Idro has been actively involved in clinical research focusing on pediatric neurology, particularly in the areas of epilepsy management, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain injury rehabilitation. His research has been published in international journals and presented at neurology conferences across the world. Dr. Idro has made significant contributions to the early detection and treatment strategies for neurological disorders in children.

• Best Pediatric Neurologist of the Year, Uganda Medical Association (2016)

• Excellence in Pediatric Epilepsy Treatment, Kampala Hospital (2017)

• Leadership in Child Neurology Research, East Africa Neurological Conference (2019)

Dr. Idro has authored numerous research papers on neurological disorders in children, particularly focusing on epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and neurogenetic disorders. His contributions have significantly influenced pediatric neurology practices and have helped shape the approaches to pediatric epilepsy management in East Africa.