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Mak School of Public Health Leading in Public Health Training, Research, and Community Service

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Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) stands as a pillar of public health excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through research, policy influence, and capacity building, it drives real change—locally, nationally, and globally. With a strong legacy of collaboration with the Ministry of Health and international partners, MakSPH continues to tackle critical health challenges and shape the future of health systems.

Technical Support to National Health Policies and Guidelines

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a pillar of public health excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa, driving change through research, policy influence, and capacity building. MakSPH provides technical support for evidence-based policies and interventions. Its efforts in training and strengthening healthcare systems, particularly in underserved areas, continue to address critical gaps in family planning, maternal health, and other public health priorities.

“Our faculty members bring their expertise to national and global technical committees, advisory boards, and policy-making platforms, ensuring that research findings translate into actionable policies and practices,” reads part of the MakSPH Strategic Plan 2025-2030. This commitment to evidence-based decision-making has fostered extensive partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions, amplifying the School’s impact on public health.

A New Era of Autonomy and Innovation

Effective January 2025, as granted by the Makerere University Governing Council, the MakSPH started operations as a standalone school, operating with a College status. This marked a fundamental milestone in its evolution. This autonomy enables MakSPH to innovate, broaden its impact, and address emerging public health challenges with greater agility.

Over the past decade, the School has experienced remarkable growth in student enrollment, research output, and strategic partnerships. With its new status, MakSPH is poised to strengthen health systems, advance groundbreaking research, and influence policies that transform lives, solidifying its position as a leader in public health training, research, and service.

Key Impact Programs and Initiatives

MakSPH’s impact is evident through its flagship programs and initiatives, which address a wide range of public health issues:

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program: Implemented through three core areas—Health Systems Strengthening (HSS), Disease Surveillance and Response (DSR), and Data Science and Informatics (DSI)—the METS program strengthens health systems and improves data use for decision-making.
  • PERSUADE I and II: Funded by the Global Fund, this initiative enhances the capacity of ministries of health in 13 countries to analyze and use program data for HIV, TB, and malaria. It also examines the impact of COVID-19 on disease programming, fostering regional collaboration and data-driven solutions.
  • Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Operational Research (RMNCAH OR): In partnership with the World Bank Group, this program provided critical operational research to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Global Leadership and Influence

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a leading force in public health training, research, and policy in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Its faculty contribute to global health by shaping policies and driving innovations.

The faculty at MakSPH play an instrumental role in tackling global health challenges and advancing health equity, with their expertise shaping policies in vaccine advocacy, pandemic preparedness, maternal and child health, environmental health, and non-communicable diseases.

By offering leadership and technical advice in international organizations, they ensure our research translates into actionable policies, and this strengthens health systems and empowers communities, especially in low-resource settings. Through research and capacity-building in infectious and non-infectious diseases, reproductive health, and sustainable development, MakSPH collaborates with national and global partners to drive real-world impact.

As board members, chairs, and advisors in leading international organizations, they help advance evidence-based solutions for a healthier, more equitable future. Here are some of faculty and their key roles as of January 2025:

Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze: Represents the Research and Technical Health Institutes on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and serves on the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Advisory Group. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Declaration of Research Assessment (DORA) and Co-Chair of the University of Oslo Lancet Commission on Global Governance for Health.

Dr. David Musoke: Co-Chair of the Community Health Workers Thematic Working Group, President-Elect of the International Federation of Environmental Health, and Member of the Technical Advisory Group of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Central.

Dr. John Bosco Isunju: Board Member of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA).

Dr. Esther Bayiga Zziwa: Member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Motorcycle Safety.

Dr. Frederick Oporia: Member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Drowning.

Prof. Ssengooba Freddie: Member of the Medical Research Council (MRC) UK, the Applied Global Health Policy Research Board (AGHRB), and the NIHR’s Global Health Research Programme Board. He also serves on the Science Advisory Committee for the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust and the African Advisory Committee on Health Research and Development (AACHRD) for the WHO-Afro Office.

Assoc. Prof. Peter Waiswa: Independent Advisor to the WHO Director-General through the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (STAGE). He is also a Technical Advisory Group Member for Small and Sick Newborns, Newborn Health Exemplars in Global Health, and Countdown 2030. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member of the ADARA Group and Director of the INDEPTH Network Maternal Newborn and Child Health Working Group.

Perez Nicholas Ochanda: Board Member of the International Society for Pharma-economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).

Dr. Suzanne Kiwanuka: Board Member of AFENET.

Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Ekirapa: Board Chair of AMREF Uganda, AMREF Health Africa.

Assoc. Prof. Frederick Makumbi: Member of the Steering Committee for the International Union for the Scientific Study of Populations (IUSSP) Panel on Rethinking Family Planning Measurement with a Reproductive Rights and Justice Lens.

Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye: Deputy President of the Association of Researchers in Substance Use in Africa (ARSUA).

Dr. Victoria Nankabirwa: Member of the WHO Immunization and Vaccines-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee (IVIR-AC).

Assoc. Prof. Noah Kiwanuka: Chairperson of the National Biosafety Committee at the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST).

Dr. Edith Nakku Joloba: Member and Uganda Country Representative to the World Medical Association. She is also an Associate Editor and Member of the Editorial Committee for Biomed-Central Journal and Frontiers in Health.

Dr. Roy Mayega: Board Member of the Resilience Africa Network (RAN).

Dr. Phyllis Awor: Co-Lead of a Technical Working Group of Health Systems Global and a Coordinating Committee Member of the Social Innovation in Health Initiatives, Africa.

Prof. Orach G. Christopher: Uganda Chairman of the Canadian Physician Aids and Relief, Vice Chairman of the International Disaster Risk Reduction, and Vice Chairman of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Science Committee.

Dr. Dathan Byonanebye: Member of the Africa CDC NCDs Experts developing the “Africa Health Intelligence Report.”

A Vision for the Future

As MakSPH steps into its new chapter as a standalone school, its dedication to improving public health through training, research, and community service remains strong. With greater autonomy, stronger partnerships, and a drive for innovation, MakSPH is ready to tackle emerging health challenges and build a healthier, more equitable future. For more information about MakSPH’s programs, research, and initiatives, visit www.sph.mak.ac.ug.

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About Makerere University School of Public Health:

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a leading public health training and research institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. The School conducts research and provides consultation services to the Government of Uganda Ministry of Heath, various national and international health organizations, as well as bilateral and multilateral agencies involved in health. The School provides graduate, undergraduate and in-service training in public health. MakSPH’s research and capacity-building efforts address a wide range of public health priorities but also look to strengthening health systems, shaping policy, and advancing digital health and substance abuse prevention. The School plays a key role in tackling infectious and non-infectious diseases, including HIV, TB, malaria, and epidemic response. It also focuses on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (SRMNCH), emphasizing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and universal health coverage. Environmental and sustainable health remains central, particularly in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

As public health challenges evolve, the School is expanding into noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), climate change and health, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), trauma, injury, disability, and urban health. Through research, policy engagement, and community-driven solutions, MakSPH continues to drive meaningful public health impact in further advancing Makerere University mission and vision.

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Emorimor Calls for Makerere to Upgrade Parenting Course

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Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala, Principal CHUSS represented the Vice Chancellor at the event. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, has called on Makerere University to elevate the Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions course into a fully-fledged programme. This, he argued, would strengthen the capacity of practitioners implementing parenting interventions across Uganda.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony held on 11th June 2025 at Makerere University where 35 practitioners completed the 12-week course, Emorimor Papa Emolot emphasized the transformative power of effective parenting. He urged aspiring parents and advocates of the Parenting for Respectability model to enroll in the course.

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to the Queen of Teso as the Emorimor and other officials witness. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to the Queen of Teso as the Emorimor and other officials witness.

Citing the impact in his own sub-county and village, the cultural leader revealed that over 800 families had already benefited from the programme.

“We now see peace and love in homes where there was once conflict. Without good parenting, you risk raising animals instead of children,” he passionately stated.

He praised the course for equipping practitioners, policymakers, and researchers with the skills needed to design culturally sensitive, evidence-based parenting interventions tailored to Uganda’s context. Among the notable graduates was Her Royal Majesty Juliet Among Emolot Atomeileng Akaliat Toto, who reaffirmed her commitment to advancing family-strengthening initiatives using the skills and knowledge acquired.

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to a female participant. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to a female participant.

Dr. Godfrey Siu, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at Makerere University, described the course as a timely intervention. During this remarks, Dr. Siu described the event as a significant milestone in advancing the field of evidence based parenting intervention and family strengthening in Uganda.

“This course is meant to empower you as practitioners, policy makers and all those involved in development and implementation of parenting work. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical tools essential for developing high quality interventions”, Dr. Siu noted. He urged the pioneer group to carry forward the expertise as champions of designing, adaptation and implementation of evidence parenting interventions.

Dr. Godfrey Siu, Senior Lecturer at CHDC and Course Leader. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Godfrey Siu, Senior Lecturer at CHDC and Course Leader.

Representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Dr. Aggrey David Kibenge, Juliana Naumo, Commissioner for Culture and Family Affairs, said the course supports the government’s agenda to address negative social outcomes affecting families.

“By grounding parenting in research, harmonizing policy with practice, and advocating for equity, we will ensure no family is left behind,” she said. “Cross-sectoral collaboration is key to unlocking transformative change.”

Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to a female participant. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala handing over a gift to a female participant.

Ms. Naumo highlighted the government’s commitment—both technical and financial—to support outstanding student projects from the course. She stressed the importance of equipping professionals with the skills to bridge gaps between research and practice for consistent, high-quality parenting support across Uganda. While delivering the Vice chancellors speech by Dr. Helen Nambalirwa, Principal of the CHUSS, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe commended the graduates as a beacon of hope.

“At a time when parenting faces challenges like digital distractions, changing societal norms, and a rising mental health crisis, Makerere reaffirms its support for interventions that drive the societal transformation we desire,” Nawangwe stated.

Prof. Richard Idro, Deputy Principal of the College of Health Sciences, acknowledged the growing parenting challenges in Uganda and the region, adding that the course was a major step towards standardizing parenting interventions nationwide.

Deputy Principal CHS, Assoc. Professor Richard Idro welcomes the Queen of Teso (also one of the course participants). Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Deputy Principal CHS, Assoc. Professor Richard Idro welcomes the Queen of Teso (also one of the course participants).

He applauded the Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC) for leading this paramount and critical initiative.

Mr. Hosea Katende, Course Administrator at CHDC, emphasized the importance of integrating systematic methods, ethical principles, robust evidence, and collaboration to create lasting impact in parenting.

Course Participants with Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala and Assoc. Professor Richard Idro-in blue checked coat cutting cake. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Course Participants with Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala and Assoc. Professor Richard Idro-in blue checked coat cutting cake.

Dr. Aggrey Dhabangi, Lecturer at CHDC, representing Dr. Herbert Muyinda, Director of CHDC, acknowledged the contributions of partners such as the ELMA Foundation and Echidna Giving for their financial and capacity-building support. He also appreciated the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, among other stakeholders, for their technical guidance in the programme’s successful implementation.

Dr. Dhabangi extended gratitude to cultural institutions, especially the Kingdom of Teso, and acknowledged growing collaborations with other cultural institutions such as the Kingdom of Acholi, in the shared mission of building strong families as the foundation of Uganda’s future.

Participants of the Course. Science of Designing, Adaptation, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Parenting Interventions 12-week course, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences (CHS) graduation presided over by The Iteso Cultural Leader, His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, 11th June 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Participants of the Course.

He extended his heartfelt gratitude to cultural institutions, especially the Kingdom of Teso, and others kingdoms such as the Kingdom of Acholi, in building Uganda’s future through creating strong families. Nuruh Mbalyowere, a Rehabilitation and Reintegration Officer with the Uganda Prisons Service, was honored for developing the best parenting intervention titled “Parenting Behind Prison Bars.” She expressed her intention to apply the knowledge gained both at home and in her workplace.

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MakSPH, DJC Launch Short Course on Health Communication

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The heads of the Department of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (centre) with participants from the first cohort of the Health Communication short course at Makerere University. June 5, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

By Okeya John and Primrose Nabankema

The intensive one-month course, running for the first time from June 5 to July 24, 2025, is jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC) at the School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa.

It seeks to equip healthcare providers at the community level, public health and environmental health practitioners, communication specialists, health educators, community development officers, social scientists, and policy makers, among others, with strategic communication skills to improve public health messaging, strengthen community engagement, and support evidence-based interventions, ultimately empowering participants to effectively engage communities and improve population health outcomes across Uganda and the region.

Launching the course, the heads of the Department of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences noted that participants who complete the short course will gain practical tools to influence behaviour change, build trust, and deliver timely, accurate, and relevant health information to the communities they serve. The first cohort attracted more than 60 applicants, with 36 reporting for the opening in-person session on June 5, 2025, at MakSPH in Mulago. Between now and July, participants will undergo a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience within the Certificate in Health Communication and Community Engagement program, which combines theory and practice.

Among the participants in the first cohort of the certificate course, designed as a pilot for the anticipated Master of Health Promotion and Communication to be jointly offered by the two departments at Makerere University, is Ms. Maureen Kisaakye, a medical laboratory technologist specialising in microbiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and currently pursuing a Master’s in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology at Makerere. She is driven by a passion to help reverse the rising tide of AMR, a growing global health threat where drugs that once worked are no longer effective. Kisaakye is particularly concerned about common infections, like urinary tract infections, becoming increasingly resistant and harder to treat.

“I enrolled in this course because I’m an advocate against antimicrobial resistance, and it came at a time when I needed to deepen my knowledge on how to implement our projects more effectively and engage with communities. The experience has broadened my understanding of AMR and its impact on society, and strengthened my passion for community-driven health initiatives and advocacy,” Kisaakye said, explaining why she enrolled for the short course.

Ms. Maureen Kisaakye (in white) during a youth-led community AMR and WASH awareness campaign in informal settlements in Kamwokya, Kampala, on 12th April, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Ms. Maureen Kisaakye (in white) during a youth-led community AMR and WASH awareness campaign in informal settlements in Kamwokya, Kampala, on 12th April, 2025.

Kisaakye’s work in antimicrobial resistance extends beyond the lab. Having earned her degree in medical laboratory science from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, she founded Impala Tech Research in 2024 to drive impact and save lives. She has led grassroots AMR campaigns that integrate antimicrobial stewardship with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education in underserved urban communities, including the informal settlements in Kampala. She also has since designed peer-led initiatives that empower university students as AMR Champions, building a network of informed youth advocates. Kisaakye believes the health communication course will sharpen her ability to design and deliver impactful, community-centred interventions in response to the growing threat of drug resistance.

“The department collaborates with many partners within and beyond the University, including the School of Public Health, where we are working to develop the subfield of health communication and promotion. Our goal is to train specialists in this area and build a community of practice, something we have each been doing in our own spaces. There’s a lot of work ahead, and COVID-19 showed us just how urgently we need a generation trained to do this kind of work, and to do it very well,” said Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Head of the Department of Journalism and Communication, during the opening of the short course on June 5.

Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Head of the Department of Journalism and Communication, underscored the partnership between DJC and MakSPH as a crucial step toward strengthening public health through strategic communication. June 5th, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Head of the Department of Journalism and Communication, underscored the partnership between DJC and MakSPH as a crucial step toward strengthening public health through strategic communication. June 5, 2025.

She assured participants they were in good hands and underscored the importance of the partnership between the Department of Journalism and Communication and the School of Public Health, describing it as a vital collaboration that brings together strategic communication and public health expertise. This dynamic, multidisciplinary approach, she noted, is essential to developing practical solutions that empower communities, strengthen health systems, and ultimately improve livelihoods.

The course offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience, with participants intended to explore key modules including Health Communication and Promotion, Risk Communication, Smart Advocacy, Community Mapping, Community Mobilisation and Empowerment, and Strategies for Community Engagement. The course combines theory with real-world application, and its assessment includes a field-based project and a final exam.

“You are our first cohort. We are seeing the fruits of our efforts in bringing this short course to life. It was born out of a joint initiative to develop a Master’s programme in Health Promotion and Communication,” said Dr. Christine Nalwadda, Head of the Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences. “We carried out extensive consultations with our different key stakeholders during the process and discovered a real need for such a course. It was the stakeholders who even named it; this course name didn’t come from us.”

For Kisaakye, by the end of the course in July, she hopes to have sharpened her skills in health promotion and strategic communication, particularly in crafting targeted messages that help individuals and communities effectively respond to threats such as antimicrobial resistance. She also aims to gain practical experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating community health initiatives that can strengthen her advocacy and drive lasting impact.

Dr. Marjorie Kyomuhendo, one of the course facilitators, engages Mr. Jackson Ssewanyana, a participant in the first cohort of the Certificate in Health Communication and Community Engagement, as Ms. Maureen Kisaakye listens in. June 5, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Marjorie Kyomuhendo, one of the course facilitators, engages Mr. Jackson Ssewanyana, a participant in the first cohort of the Certificate in Health Communication and Community Engagement, as Ms. Maureen Kisaakye listens in. June 5, 2025.

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Call for Abstracts: 2nd East African Symposium and Expo on Trauma, Injuries, and Emergency Care – 2025

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Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is excited to invite researchers, professionals, and students to be part of an inspiring and impactful event!

Venue: School of Public Health Auditorium, Makerere University Main Campus
Dates: August 7–8, 2025
Theme: “Understanding the burden and impact of injuries in East Africa to improve Emergency Care preparedness, mitigation, and response.”

Submit Your Abstracts Now!

Join the conversation that drives change in trauma and emergency care across East Africa. Share your research, innovations, and insights that can shape the future of healthcare response in our region.

Submission Deadline: July 10, 2025
Submit here: triadcommunications@musph.ac.ug
Register to Attend: https://aapug.org/east-african-symposium-and-expo-on-trauma-injury-disability-and-emergency-care-2025/

Together, let’s drive change and improve lives through research and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

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