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She is a medical doctor and public health specialist with over 15 years of experience, including significant work in capacity building for in-service healthcare professionals, clinical care, and clinical and implementation research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Rita has coordinated the implementation of various research projects, particularly in the areas of HIV and TB, and is passionate about improving health service delivery in LMICs, especially among marginalized communities. Before joining FIND, Rita collaborated closely with the Ministry of Health in Uganda, national disease control programs, academia, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. 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