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The Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, H.E. Kazuaki Kameda addresses the meeting during his visit to AICAD Uganda Country Office, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda on 17th April 2019.

Science, Tech & Innovation Scholarships at E-JUST

The MInistry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTI) informs prospective applicants of the availability of Science, Technology and Innovation Scholarships tenable at the Egypt-Japan University of...

An aerial photo of the Main Building and Freedom Square (foreground) with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)-Left, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

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Call for Applications: Inter-disciplinary PhD by Research

With funding from the Gerda-Henkel Stiftung Foundation, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to admit 10 students for the 2020 intake of the Inter-disciplinary PhD in...

An aerial photo of the Senate Building (Left), Social Sciences Building (Right), CTF1 (Mid Right), Lincoln Flats and CoCIS Blocks B and A (Centre), Makerere University and Pearl of Africa Hotel, Nakasero (Background), Kampala Uganda

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Call for Applications: Competitive Mentorship-Oriented Research Grant

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University received financial support from The Andrew W Mellon Foundation under the Competitive Mentorship-Oriented Research Grant to fund scholars to pursue...

MakSPH Staff led by Deputy Dean-Prof. Fredrick Makumbi (2nd Row 3rd Right) pose for a photo after the seminar with students who took part in the mentorship program, at MakSPH, Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. 2nd Row 2nd Right is former MakSPH Dean Prof. David Serwadda.

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MakSPH, JHU Students Pair Up in Unique Mentorship Program

Every year the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) receives a group of about a dozen students from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) who are paired...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd Left) receives a souvenir Prof. Ed Byrne, President and Principal of KCL as other members of the PluS Alliance witness on 5th February 2020, KCL, London UK. Left is Prof. Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International of KCL.

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Attending the PluS Alliance Africa Roundtable

The meeting of the PLuS Alliance with four top African universities has been very successful. PluS Alliance is a partnership between Arizona State University (ASU), King’s...

ICHIO members share a “Kodak” moment with the children in Katoogo during the First-ever NTDs Day Celebrations on 30th January 2020, Gaba, Kampala Uganda.

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MakSPH Students Headline 1st World NTDs Day Commemoration

On 30th January 2020, students of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), under their umbrella organization – Integrated Community Health Initiative Organization (ICHIO), joined the...

Dr. Duku Fred, a Medical Doctor working in Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda.

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As expectant mothers stare at preventable death, here is some advice going forward

By Dr. Duku Fred | The commonest cause of maternal deaths in developing countries including Uganda is bleeding especially after delivery which accounts for more than...

Ms. Sarah Acheing breastfeeds her baby at a later date. She nearly lost her life to sepsis. Photo credit: MNCH

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“Sepsis mistaken for mere fat oozing out of my body almost killed me”

The time around childbirth is very critical to both mother and baby and it is when many lives are lost or left with serious morbidities if...

The Dean MakSPH-Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (2nd L) and Team Leader MNCH-Assoc. Prof. Peter Waiswa (L) with the team from Karolinska Institutet and Staff from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) during the landscape and feasibility assessment for centres of excellence in maternal and child health in January 2020, MakSPH, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

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Feasibility Assessment for Centres of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health

The Makerere University School of Public Health in January hosted a team from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden which is on behalf of the Bill and Melinda Gates...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe tours the Chapel of King's College London (KCL) on 4th February 2020, London UK.

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Visiting the King’s College London Chapel

This beautiful chapel at King’s College London (KCL) was built as an Anglican Church facility but now provides opportunity for different denominations to worship. This is...