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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, appointed as a Member on the Board of Management (BoM) of ARTA
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Directorate of Research and Graduate has been appointed to serve as a Member on the Board of Management (BoM) of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) for a 2-year term (2015-2017) effective March 2015.
The CARTA is an initiative that brings together 9 African universities, 4 African research institutes, and 7 select northern partners. CARTA aims to
develop and deliver an innovative model for doctoral training in sub-Saharan Africa and to strengthen the capacity of participating institutions to conduct and lead internationally-competitive research (www.cartafrica.org)
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Mak’s Director of Research and Graduate Training will be a valuable resource to the achievement of the key deliverables of CARTA at the Board level. He will actively engage in the strategic and policy related decisions; approving program annual work plans and budgets and providing fiduciary oversight to ensure that the program adheres to legal and ethical standards.
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi’s long and varied research experience will strength CARTA’s efforts towards production of a critical mass of high-quality graduates trained to address the complex issues surrounding health and development in Africa, retain them in the region, and provide them a vibrant intellectual environment, as well as viable and challenging research and growth opportunities.
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi’s appointment to serve on this prestigious research consortium is in recognition of his demonstrated experience of managing reforms in higher education by assisting universities to develop enriching and vibrant academic and research environments; and supporting promising African scholars to obtain high-quality doctoral training.
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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