Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

PBS NewsHour on "How Uganda's history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19", April 2020

PBS NewsHour on Uganda’s History of Epidemics

This story by PBS NewsHour on "How Uganda's history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19" reaffirms Uganda's position as a global example of how to...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) and Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (Right) receive the dummy cheque from Ag. UBA Chairman, Mr. Mathias Katamba (3rd Right) as the PS MoH, Dr. Diana Atwine (2nd Right) and other UBA and DPF officials witness on 22nd April 2020, Kampala Uganda.

General5 years ago

Receiving UGX 200M Donation from UBA & DPF

I wish to thank the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) and the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) for the generous donation of UGX 200M towards the Rapid Test...

The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. Statement to the Press on Makerere's contribution to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, 21st April 2020.

General5 years ago

VC Statement to The Press: Tuesday 21st April 2020

Good morning members of the Press. I welcome you all to this press conference conducted via Zoom in response to the COVID-19 lockdown. I hope you...

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the first Press Conference covering Makerere University's contribution to the fight against the spread and management of COVID-19 in Uganda, 21st April 2020.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Mak’s Contribution to the Fight Against COVID-19

In my first press conference via Zoom, I have informed members of the press about the role we are playing in the fight against the spread...

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) presents HE. Barbara R. Snyder (Right) with a souvenir bag during the celebrations marking 30 years of collaboration between MakCHS and CWRU on 25th March 2019, Makerere University, Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

CWRU’s Support to Mak’s Fight Against COVID-19

Through our collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in the United States, Makerere University has received a total of 40,000 testing kits for Coronavirus which...

Female Graduands from CEES pose for the camera on Day 1 of the 69th Graduation Ceremony on 15th January 2019, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General5 years ago

Call for Applications: Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2020/21

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to a three-year BACHELOR OF EDUCATION EXTERNAL (BED) degree programme for the 2020/21 Academic Year. Requirements: Each...

An afternoon shot of the Main Gate, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from the Makerere Hill Road Traffic intersection.

VC's Diary5 years ago

1st Online Press Conference: 21st April 2020

I will hold the first online press conference via Zoom, on Tuesday 21st April 2020 at 10:30am. Access details for our friends from the media will...

Prof. Denis K. Byarugaba, CoVAB, Makerere University goes coronavirus "hunting" in Karamoja. Date taken: 24th February 2017. IsDB and TWAS have partnered to promote and support quick-response research on key challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the possible consequences.

General5 years ago

IsDB-TWAS COVID-19 Joint Research & Technology Transfer Grant 2020

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) together with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are offering a competitive grant for research collaboration to technologists and researchers from...

Head of the COVID-19 Response Fund and Minister in Charge of General Duties, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut (C) receives items worth UGX85Million donated by the Makerere University COmmunity represented by Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R), Ag. DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo (R), Dr. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) and Dr. Edward Mwavu (L) on 16th April 2020, Kampala Uganda.

VC's Diary5 years ago

Our Contribution to COVID-19 National Taskforce

We are not only responding through research and innovations. We have presented items worth UGX 85Million contributed by the University community in support of the fight...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) and Ag. DVCFA-Prof. William Bazeyo during the presentation of Makerere University's research and innovations to the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda on 16th April 2020, Kampala Uganda.

General5 years ago

Presentation of Mak Research and Innovations to PM

Makerere University research teams have made presentations at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda on research and innovations being done...