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Int Conference on Gender Studies examines Future of Research and Services
As the world prepares for the assessment of the contribution made by the respective countries to the realisation of the Millennium Development Goals, Makerere University is holding a three-day international conference to document ideas that will inform the 2015 evaluation on higher education, gender equality and women empowerment.
The three-day event which kicked off today, Wednesday 5th November 2014 brings together experts in higher education, civil society, public and private sector, academia and the media to discuss critical issues on advancing women in leadership, institutional building, and collaboration for sustainable global partnerships.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor John Ddumba-Ssentamu is scheduled to open the conference organised by School of Women and Gender Studies (WGS), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University.
Speaking to the MAK Public Relations and Communication team, the Dean-School of Women and Gender Studies (WGS), Dr. Consolata Kabonesa remarked that the three days international conference was timely for it coincided with the soon-to-be-commemorated School of Women and Gender Studies (WGS)’ silver jubilee. WGS was established as a Department in the then Faculty of Social Sciences in 1991.
“As the School of Women and Gender Studies (WGS) prepares to celebrate 25 years of existence, we have accrued achievements that give us a coveted position at both national and international fora. I am therefore glad that participants at this three-day conference will reflect on the future of women and gender studies and its relevance to national development,” remarked Dr. Kabonesa.
Article by Ritah Namisango Public Relations Office
Photos by Eric Lubega CHUSS Communication Office
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/
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