Uganda honored Dr Matthias Magoola with the Faces of Science Award at National Science Week 2025. The scientist founded Dei BioPharma Ltd and leads groundbreaking medical research. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa presented the award at Kololo ceremonial grounds. Science Minister Monica Musenero called Magoola one of Uganda's most important innovators. The recognition celebrates his work building the country's first major drug manufacturing facility.
Dei BioPharma operates from Matugga and produces medicines for serious diseases like HIV and cancer. The company creates cheaper versions of expensive biological drugs that help patients save money. Magoola wants Uganda to stop depending on imported medicines and become a regional leader. The COVID-19 pandemic showed how dangerous it can be when countries cannot make their medical supplies. His factory represents a major step toward solving that problem.
Magoola has earned global recognition for his scientific achievements and business success. He received awards from Ghana and India during 2025 for his pharmaceutical work. The company has applied for more than 100 patents with the United States Patent Office. Recent patents cover new cancer treatments and a universal vaccine for livestock disease. His research team published studies about affordable cancer therapies that cost much less than current treatments.
Dei BioPharma operates from Matugga and produces medicines for serious diseases like HIV and cancer. The company creates cheaper versions of expensive biological drugs that help patients save money. Magoola wants Uganda to stop depending on imported medicines and become a regional leader. The COVID-19 pandemic showed how dangerous it can be when countries cannot make their medical supplies. His factory represents a major step toward solving that problem.
Magoola has earned global recognition for his scientific achievements and business success. He received awards from Ghana and India during 2025 for his pharmaceutical work. The company has applied for more than 100 patents with the United States Patent Office. Recent patents cover new cancer treatments and a universal vaccine for livestock disease. His research team published studies about affordable cancer therapies that cost much less than current treatments.
