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Launching the SophiA Project

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4 years ago

December 8, 2021

Mark Wamai

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd R) with R-L: Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, Dr. Nicholas Kiggundu, Dr. Denis Muhangi, Dr. Sarah Bimbona and Mr. John Tumuhimbise-Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development at the SophiA launch on 8th December 2021, Makerere University. (Photo by Alex Mugalu)

This morning I have launched the multidisciplinary international project: Sustainable Off-grid Solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa (SophiA). The project will seek for sustainable energy alternatives that will make our rural health centres more efficient and effective. I congratulate the team led by Dr. Nicholas Kiggundu.

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