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Mak 84th Guild Promotes Students, Staff and Community Health

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7 years ago

October 16, 2018

Mark Wamai

A PSI Staff Member educates female students about family planning as the 84th Guild Annual Health Camp kicked off on 16th October 2018, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Hundreds of Makerere University students were drawn the Freedom Square on Tuesday, 16th October 2018 to receive free services as the Annual Makerere Guild Health Camp kicked off. A number of health service providers such as the University Hospital, IAA Healthcare, Uganda Cares, Population Services International, Abii Clinic and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services among others set up camp to provide services to the students, staff and communities surrounding Makerere University.

A student receives free Hepatitis B vaccination as the 84th Guild Annual Health Camp kicked off

As part of its activities, the Students Guild holds Annual Health Camps; usually lasting a full week, to bring health facilities closer to its students, staff and also as a fulfillment of the University’s responsibility to give back to community. As part of the Health Camp set to run until Friday, 19th October 2018, residents of communities surrounding the Main Campus are also called upon to visit the Freedom Square in order to access free health services.

One of the article writers Rachael Kanyi (L) takes the HIV test

The 84th Guild Leadership will through its Health Ministry and in partnership with several stakeholders provide the following services
1.   Free Hepatitis B Vaccination by the Makerere University Hospital
2.   Free yellow fever vaccination
3.   Free Breast cancer screening and cervical cancer screening by Population Services International (PSI)
4.   BMI check up
5.   Free Safe Male circumcision
6.   HIV testing done by Uganda Cares.
7.   Blood donation by Uganda Blood Transfusion Services Nakaseero
8.   Counselling and Family planning services by the Population Services International

A male student is helped to donate blood during the 84th Guild Health Camp

According to the 84th Guild Health Minister, Hon. Emoru Reagan, Health Sure Uganda donated sanitary pads to the female students on day one of the Health Camp.

Judith from PSI (Right) urged all female students to take advantage of the free screening and vaccination services

Judith from PSI also urged all female students at Makerere University to take advantage of the Health Camp and seek advice about cervical cancer, family planning and know their HIV status in order to live more responsible lives.

Article by: Rachael Kanyi and Esther Joyce Nakibombo, Communication Volunteers-PR Office

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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5 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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5 days ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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2 weeks ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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