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Mak to Host 3rd World University Netball Championships 2018
The Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) in conjunction with Makerere University and the support of several stakeholders has won the bid to host the 3rd World University Netball Championships 2018. Uganda was awarded the hosting rights for the event scheduled to take place from 17th to 21st September 2018, beating Namibia, England and Jamaica. The award was based on among other things, the successful hosting of the; 5th All Africa Games in 2008, 2nd World University Woodball Championship 2010 and 19th World University Cross Country Championship 2014 among others.
The bidding was initiated by the Sports and Games Union during the Student committee to council meeting, during which the Union proposed that Makerere University hosts the 2018 World University Netball Championships. The proposal was fully embraced and received the blessing of the University Council. 
A Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd World University Netball Championships 2018 was initiated on Tuesday 13th June 2017. Commenting on the successful bid, the LOC President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe said, “Together with Members of the LOC, we are committed to ensuring that the event is run professionally, and that Makerere University gets an international indoor facility to host the Championship.”
The successful bid was received with great joy by the Sports and Recreation Department at Makerere University. “Hosting such a world-class championship does not just elevate Uganda, which successfully participated at the Netball World Cup finishing in the top 8, but also gives coverage to the government of Uganda’s efforts to promote education and sports” enthused the Head, Ms. Peninah Kabenge. 
“The host institution Makerere University will also benefit from the international publicity for the period of preparations and conduct of the event” she added.
The University will rely on her vision to be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa and rich experience in organising other world-class events such as the July 2008 5th All Africa Games to deliver a successful and historic championship.
Article: Public Relations 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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