The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Science Fair that was held online from 24th to 25th February 2021 provided a platform for disseminating results and updates on the progress of IDI research projects in order to facilitate research to policy discussions.
Based on the theme “Through Research to Implementation; The Role of IDI”, the Fair brought together research scientists, policy makers, implementing partners, leaders in academia, collaborators and early career scientists.
The Poster Exhibition held as part of the event featured the following topics;
Maternal Blood and Breast milk Pharmacokinectics of Tenofovir using Dried Blood and Breast Milk Spots in HIV Infected Postpartum Women in Uganda by Letisha Najjemba
Feasibility of a Theory-Informed Intervention to Improve Treatment Initiation Among Patients Diagnosed with TB using Xpert MTB/RIF Testing in Uganda by Stella Zawedde
Dolutegravir Population PK in Plasma, Cord and Breastmilk: Results from DolPHIN-1 by Laura Dickinson
Evaluation of Radio Effectiveness as a Demand Creation Strategy for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) in Urban Areas by Boneventure Brian Kawere
Circulating Levels of Angiogenic Factors and their Association with Preeclampsia among Pregnant Women at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda by Sheila Nabweyambo
Why Are They Diagnosed So Late? Understanding the Circumstances Preceding Diagnosis Amongst Patients with Kaposi Sarcoma Identified by Rapid Case Ascertainment in East Africa by Miriam Laker-Oketta
Impact of IPC Mentorship in Bunyoro Region Supported by GHS-IDI by Maureen Kesande
Improving Access to Alcohol Based Hand Rub Using a District-Led by Fred Tusabe
Public Engagement to Improve Knowledge of Warfarin Therapy by Geraldine Kisa
“I Swore to myself that men should never see my private parts unless I am giving birth”: Women’s Experiences with Self-sampling During Community-based Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Uganda by Miriam Nakalembe
Thoracic Point Of Care UltraSound (POCUS) Training by Telemedicine during COVID-19 Restrictions by Peter Waitt
Involvement of Village Health Teams to Develop Tools and Resources to Communicate about Antiretroviral use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding at Community Level in Uganda: A Public Involvement Project by Elizabeth Tindyebwa
Affected or Infected: A Mobile Exhibition Showcasing the History of HIV in Uganda by Ruth Nalunga
The Makerere University Non-Communicable Disease (MAK-NCD) Research Training Program is a research capacity building program based at Makerere University College of Health Sciences with collaboration at John Hopkins University and funded by the United States National Institute of Health-Fogarty International Centre (D43TW011401). The overall goal of this training program is to develop a comprehensive mentored research-training program in Uganda that will build local capacity to address the challenges of NCD control and management and promote the use of research findings to inform decision-making and policy.
PhD Fellowship
The PhD fellowship support is for up to three (3) years (full-time), subject to annual performance reviews and progress milestones. Successful scholars will be registered at Makerere University and may undertake sponsored didactic research methods training at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA, to receive additional skills development and mentorship in NCD research. This call is targeting mainly junior researchers with interest in building an independent research career in noncommunicable diseases research with focus on Epidemiology, Data Science and Implementation Science research to strengthen evidence-based interventions, policy and control in Uganda.
Masters Fellowship
MakNCD is pleased to invite applications for Master’s level training in the following disciplines: Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health monitoring and Evaluation. These training opportunities are intended to build a critical mass of professionals equipped with research, leadership, health systems, and management skills relevant to addressing the growing burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries.
Application Deadline: 23rd February 2025; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to announce the Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026.
This intensive and practical short course is designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professionals involved in the planning, implementation, and management of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. The programme responds to the growing demand for competent WASH practitioners in local government, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.
Course Highlights
Duration: 8 weeks (01 June – 24 July 2026)
Mode: Day programme (classroom-based learning and field attachment)
Fees:
UGX 900,000 (Ugandans / East African Community)
USD 500 (International participants)
Application deadline:Friday, 27 March 2026
Who Should Apply?
Practising officers in the WASH sector
Environmental Health workers seeking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Applicants with at least UACE (or equivalent) and one year of WASH-related work experience
Attached to this announcement, interested persons will find:
The course flier, providing comprehensive programme details, and
The application form, which should be completed and returned to MakSPH together with the required supporting documents.
For full course details, application procedures, and contact information, please carefully review the attached documents. Eligible and interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity to build practical competence in WASH service delivery.
The Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 organised a Member Sensitisation Session on “Understanding Identity Shifts; Developing Routines; Sustaining Motivation and Purpose”. The session focused on holistic retirement planning, emphasising that readiness for life after work goes beyond finances to include psychological, emotional, and social well-being across all career stages—from early career to post-retirement.
The session featured a keynote presentation by Professor Seggane Musisi, who highlighted how work-related titles and roles often shape personal identity, and how retirement can trigger a sense of loss if individuals are unprepared to redefine themselves. Members were encouraged to consciously design a post-work identity grounded in values, purpose, and community contribution.
Participants learned practical strategies for:
Preparing early for retirement at different career stages;
Developing healthy, meaningful routines that support mental stability and productivity;
Sustaining motivation and purpose beyond formal employment;
Managing stress, maintaining physical and mental health, and nurturing social connections; and
Balancing family responsibilities with personal well-being.
The discussion also addressed cultural realities of retirement in Uganda, including family expectations, social obligations, and financial pressures. Special attention was given to age-related challenges such as dementia, depression, and chronic illness, underscoring the importance of preventive health care, emotional resilience, and timely professional support.
Overall, the session reinforced the message that retirement is a lifelong transition, not a one-time event. Members were encouraged to plan early, adapt continuously, and intentionally design a fulfilling, purposeful life beyond work—psychologically, socially, and financially.
To view the session, please click the embedded video below. Further below is the presentation.
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