Uganda, Feb. 28 -- Dr Matthias Magoola, the chief executive officer of Dei Group of Companies, has pledged to use his newly-acquired Professional Doctorate (PD) in Management to further advance research into the manufacture of vaccines and medicines.

A professional doctorate (PD) is awarded to professionals, who have practical experience in their field and want to increase their knowledge and advance their careers while a PhD is designed for graduates who are interested in doing original and applied research that tests theory and adds to the existing knowledge in their particular field or discipline.

Dr Magoola, whose company is building a drugs and vaccines manufacturing plant in Matugga, Wakiso District, was awarded the PD by the Euro...