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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
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.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala