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World Mental Health Day 2019: Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention

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6 years ago

October 10, 2019

Mark Wamai

Students walk towards the Counselling and Guidance Centre, Plot 106, Mary Stuart Road (Opposite Mary Stuart Hall), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Today. Thursday 10th October, 2019 marks World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is extremely useful and comes at a time when we actually have to address those two issues in a significant way at the university. Mental health should be promoted more vigorously than ever before and we should do whatever it takes to prevent suicide and promote mental health.

Some people’s attitude towards the word "mental" is often negative. It is associated with people who are experiencing severe mental health challenges and people always want to DISASSOCIATE with such people. Severe mental health challenges are like any severe disease. They can affect anyone and quite often start in a small way, by our failure to address things like small stressors or behaviours.

Poor mental health affects human beings in the same way other diseases affect us. As a matter of fact, mental health brings about poor physical health. “There is no health without mental health”. Mental health should be a concern for all and should be prioritised.

The suicides, bad driving, domestic violence, school dropouts, failures to complete university, poor grades, lack of sleep and other disorders are linked to poor mental health. There is no aspect of health that can be divorced from mental health. Let us mind our personal mental health, family mental health, university mental health, and community mental health.

Henry Nsubuga
Manager, Counselling and Guidance Centre,
Plot 106, Mary Stuart Road (Opposite Mary Stuart Hall),
Makerere University
Email: hnsubuga[at]cgc.mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256-772-558022

Click here for more information about the Counselling and Guidance Centre

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For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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7 hours ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

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

For Youth, By Youth is a global, youth-led movement committed to fostering conscious leadership and global solidarity as pathways to meaningful and lasting impact. Developed by 36 university students across 18 countries, this movement builds a network of engaged young leaders shaping a more just and equitable world.

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$2,500 scholarship for community action research
Mentorship & wellness coaching
Training in Storytelling, Responsible AI & Youth-led Participatory Action Research
International conferences & global network
3-Year Journey: Individual → Community → Institutional Transformation

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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7 hours 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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6 days 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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