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Council Commends Work at MakCHS & Pledges Support for Improvement

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March 14, 2023

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Front Row: The Chairperson Council-Mrs. Lorna Magara (5th R), Deputy Chairperson Council-Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (3rd R), Principal MakCHS-Prof. Damalie Nakanjako (4th L), Deputy Principal MakCHS-Assoc. Prof. Isaac Kajja (4th R) with Members of Council and CHS Leadership after the meeting on 3rd March 2023, Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, MakCHS, Makerere University, Mulago Hill.

The Makerere University Council visited the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University (MakCHS) on the 3^rd March 2023; Council commended the innovations and research and pledged their support to the College in achieving greater heights.

In her remarks, the Chairperson Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara expressed the delight of her team to visit and explained that the purpose of the visit was to afford staff interaction with Council about how MakCHS works and challenges that require Council’ attention. Mrs. Magara said, ‘we would like to leverage what MakCHS does because what is done at this College has great impact on national development. It is important that Council is aware of how to support you to do better’.

Mrs. Magara was accompanied by Hon. Dan Kidega (Vice Chairperson – Council), Mr. Edwin Karugire (Chairperson – Appointments Board), Mr. Edward Sengonzi Damulira (Council Member), Mr. Bruce Kabaasa (Chairperson – Finance, Planning, Administration & Investment Committee), Dr. Sarah Ssali (Chairperson – Quality Assurance, Gender & ICT Committee), and Mr. George Bamugemereire (Chairperson – Legal, Rules, Privileges & Estates Committee).

Professor Damalie Nakanjako welcomed Council to MakCHS and introduced staff present including Deputy Principal, Associate Professor Isaac Kajja; Deans of Schools, and Administrative Staff. Professor Nakanjako said, ‘it’s a special day to have Council visit us and we are excited to receive you’.

In her presentation, Professor Nakanjako shared the setup, vision, strategic direction, status of staff and students at the MakCHS. She explained that currently, the College has a total of 3400 student and 32% at graduate level; by 2024 graduate students will be 42%, this increase aligns with the strategic direction of Makerere University to become a research-led institution.

The Principal highlighted key developments of the College including: ensuring a conducive environment for learners where a PhD lounge was launched, a graduate coordinator as recruited as well as set-up of Graduate Training Committee; creation of an office for African Health Sciences, a PubMed listed journal of MakCHS; renovation of laboratories and lecture theatres.

Also highlighted were the challenges that MakCHS faces: an inadequate administrative staff structure which has led to the College recruiting contract staff; ceiling for scholarly funds which negatively affects graduate training; academic staff structures not changing which affects staff-student ratio, currently 1:12 preclinical and 1:6 clinical and has been flagged by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC); limited clinical teaching space; lack of capital development funds that has affected completion of the MakCHS research centre and other infrastructure projects; the requirement of PhD for clinical scholars among others.

Some of the proposals submitted for consideration are: fast-track MakCHS laboratory teaching facility; affirmative action to recruit staff particularly in the pre-clinical areas; fast-track building the proposed teaching hospital to accommodate graduate training requirements; review clinical scholar policy for promotion in clinical tracks.

Following the Principal’ presentation a consultative and open discussion ensued.

Council commended MakCHS for the good work and success story of the College which flies the Makerere University flag high globally. The innovative accomplishments of the MakCHS and support offered to the nation during the Covid19 pandemic were applauded. The College was also encouraged to look beyond training health professionals and consider opportunities like medical tourism, mentoring of other medical schools in the country.

Closing the meeting, the Chairperson Council said that some of issues raised will require round table discussion with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education and Sports as key stakeholders. She encouraged MakCHS leadership to continue engaging the University Secretary, Appointments Board and University Management for more in-depth discussion of the issues raised during the meeting.

Mrs. Magara advised the College leadership to document the challenges and requirements, forward them to University Management who will then share them with Council for consideration.

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Winners of the Inter-college debates Daphine Kemigisha and Jibiril Ssekandi (School of Law) pose for a photo with debaters and the GRCs of the Debate Union. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11^th and 12^th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.

The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.

One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***One of the preliminary rounds in session at Lumumba Hall.***

Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21^st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.

On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale. Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Daphine Kemigisha submitting at the debate grand finale.***

Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.

After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.

Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL). Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — ***Debate Winners; Daphine Kemigisha (Right) and Jibril Sekandi (Left) from the School of Law (SoL).***

The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91^st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.

Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.