UAOT Workshop/ AGM on 27th October 2017
The Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists held an annual General meeting on 27th october 2017 together with a half day workshop aimed at chatting way of uplifting current practices and education in the country. All students were present during this event.Venue
CP clinic, Physiotherapy Department Mulago hospital.AGM OUTCOMES
Key Resolutions at AGM:
- UAOT to officially launch Occupational Therapy Bachelor Degree program in Uganda by 2020.
- Education committee instituted
- Musimenta Shallon
- Kamwesiga Julius
- Odoch Richard
- Alochi Victor
- Nabaasa Sophie
The World Occupational Therapy Day 27th October 2015 celebrations
The Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists was proud to join the rest of the world to celebrate the World Occupational Therapy Day for the first time 5years after 2010 the day was declared by WFOT. The WOTD was held at Busabala Rd Nursing Home9th OTARG congress 2015
The Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists successfully hosted the 9th OTARG congress at hotel africana from 7th - 10th September 2015.
The event was graced by many international colleagues. Alot was shared and learnt during the deliberations. We would like to thank all the participants in this congress.
Peter Ndaa of Ghana was unanimously elected the next OTARG President and Ghana selected as well to host the next congress in 2017.
Two Ugandans were elected to the OTARG executive committe during the congress.
1. Webmaster - Kalanda Emmanuel
2. Student representative - Alochi Victor
UAOT is delighted with the achievements made by the two individuals and we wish them a fruitful tenure in office.
July 2014 Mini Conference - The President of the Uganda Association of Occupational Therapists launched the following Project areas on the 31st July 2014.
November 17th -19th 2011 - 1st UAOT National Conference at at Hotel Triangle Kampala