Membership

Level Price Action
Affiliate

Free.

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Student

UGX 50,000 per Year.

Membership expires after 1 Year.

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Professional Member

UGX 200,000 per Year.

Membership expires after 1 Year.

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Fellow Member

UGX 500,000 per Year.

Membership expires after 1 Year.

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Join the Uganda Health Informatics Association (UgHIA)

UgHIA is the leading community for health informatics professionals, students, and institutions in Uganda. Whether you are just starting your journey or are already a recognized expert, there’s a membership category designed for you.

Affiliate Member

UGX 0
  • Receive newsletters and policy updates
  • Access to free webinars and public forums
  • Discounted rates for select events
  • Network with the UgHIA community
  • LIMITATIONS:
  • No voting rights or office eligibility
  • Limited access to members-only resources or training subsidies
FREE

Student Member

UGX 50000 Per Year
  • All Affiliate benefits
  • Discounted registration for UgHIA trainings, conferences, and certifications
  • Priority access to internships, mentorship programs, and student projects
  • Eligibility for student competitions and awards
  • LIMITATIONS:
  • Limited voting rights (only via student reps)
  • Cannot hold board positions

Professional Member

UGX 200000 Per Year
  • All Affiliate benefits
  • Full voting rights at general meetings
  • Eligibility for leadership and committee roles
  • Priority access to UgHIA toolkits, trainings, and events
  • Access to job boards and consultancy opportunities
  • Official UgHIA Professional Member Badge
  • LIMITATIONS:
  • Must maintain active dues

Fellow Member

UGX 500000 Per Year
  • All Professional benefits
  • Recognition on UgHIA website and events
  • Eligible to mentor, keynote, and advise the board
  • Invitations to exclusive strategic roundtables and policy dialogues
  • LIMITATIONS:
  • Requires nomination or vetting

Membership FAQs

We know you may have questions before joining the Uganda Health Informatics Association (UgHIA). To help you make the right choice, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about membership categories, benefits, and how to get started.

Anyone interested in health informatics can join UgHIA. We have membership categories for students, professionals, senior fellows, institutions, and even a free tier (Affiliate) for the general public and newcomers.

Benefits depend on your membership type, but all members receive access to UgHIA updates, networking opportunities, and events. Professional and Fellow members enjoy additional privileges such as voting rights, leadership eligibility, access to toolkits, mentorship opportunities, and recognition in the UgHIA community.

You can register online via the UgHIA website (ughia.org) by filling out the membership form. Payments can be made securely through mobile money, bank transfer, or other supported channels. Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive your membership ID and benefits activation.

Yes. Members can upgrade from Affiliate to Student, Professional, or Fellow membership at any time by paying the applicable annual fee and meeting the eligibility requirements.

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