Absalom Ssettuba  BSC, MSTAT, leads the Data and Statistics department at the Rakai Health Sciences Program since 2000. 

He oversees data quality control, statistical analysis, and data management. Ronald's expertise extends to study protocol development, data collection, cleaning, and results dissemination. 

He previously served as Head of Health Information Systems for the PEPAR/CDC-funded Masaka Regional HIV Mechanism, pioneering the implementation of electronic medical records across 172 health facilities in 12 districts. 

Additionally, he's proficient in monitoring and evaluation, having served as a Strategic Information Specialist on PEPFAR/USAID-funded projects. Ronald's contributions have significantly influenced analyses and result dissemination at Rakai.