Category: Health

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) invites applications for the June 2026 intake of its 4-week Certificate in Health Informatics short course. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Call for Applications: Certificate in Health Informatics (June 2026 Intake)

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) invites applications for the June 2026 intake of its 4-week Certificate in Health Informatics short course, designed to equip...

Graduands of the 2025 Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) pose for a group photo at the Makerere University School of Public Health, following the successful completion of the short course in July 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 weeks ago

Course Announcement: Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026

Update: Application deadline extended to 30th April 2026 Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to announce the Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and...

Side elevation of the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Phase II complex under construction on the Main Campus. Construction of Phase II of the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Complex, Eastern Gate, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 weeks ago

Makerere’s Quiet Case for Investment in Public Health Infrastructure

Makerere’s School of Public Health (MakSPH) is expanding faster than it can house itself. It now hosts more than 1,000 students, runs programmes across multiple countries,...

The Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga presents Makerere's Century Publication to Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi on 9th April 2026. Public lecture and high-level dialogue on health financing organised by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Keynote: Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, PSST, Theme “Investing in Health for Uganda’s Future: Delivering Vision 2040 through Smart and Sustainable Health Financing”, 9th April 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health3 weeks ago

Health Is Not Charity: Inside Uganda’s Treasury Rethink on Financing

Uganda’s health system is entering a new phase—one where the biggest challenge is no longer building it, but sustaining it. External funding is tightening. Domestic resources...

Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean of MakSPH and Principal Investigator of METS signs to transition the digital health systems and assets to the Ministry of Health on 31st March 2026. Transition of Uganda’s digital health systems and assets built over 15 years through the Makerere University School of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (MakSPH-METS) Program with funding from the U.S. Government to the Ministry of Health (MoH), 31st March 2026, MoH Headquarters, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health4 weeks ago

Mak Transitions $100 Million Digital Health Systems Assets to Health Ministry

Fifteen years after a sustained investment of over $100 million, Makerere University has transitioned Uganda’s digital health systems and assets to the Ministry of Health, marking...

Dr. Harriet Aber Ondoga takes her seat in the Freedom Square during Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony on February 25, 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Harriet Aber Odonga, “Substance Use among Children in Mbale, Uganda: Health System Landscape and Support Structures,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa."

Health1 month ago

Harriet Aber’s Research Uncovers Uganda’s Hidden Crisis of Child Substance Use

In Uganda, children arrive at health facilities every day with fever, cough, injuries or routine illnesses. What health workers rarely recognise is that some of these...

Some of the Medical Students that attended the White Coat Ceremony pose for the camera. White Coat Ceremony for Medical students, 12th March 2026, College of Health Sciences, Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 months ago

Wear the white coat with humility

By Carol Kasujja and Zaam Ssali Medical students at Makerere University have been urged to wear the white coat with humility as they begin their journey...

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Makerere University’s role in empowering Uganda’s Vital Statistics for CRVS Reform

Health

World Malaria Day 2026: Makerere scientists have found the countdown clock for when Ugandan children will die from malaria: The question is whether anyone is listening

Research probes link between maize farming and malaria risk in Uganda

Call for Applications: Certificate in Health Informatics (June 2026 Intake)

Course Announcement: Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026

Makerere’s Quiet Case for Investment in Public Health Infrastructure

Health Is Not Charity: Inside Uganda’s Treasury Rethink on Financing

Mak Transitions $100 Million Digital Health Systems Assets to Health Ministry

Harriet Aber’s Research Uncovers Uganda’s Hidden Crisis of Child Substance Use

Wear the white coat with humility

APCCO Coffee Agroforestry Project Training, Research and Community Outreach Activities Report

Makerere University Short Story Writing Competition 2026

Why Education System Resilience Matters: Insights from GPE Partner Countries in Africa

Makerere University Equips Livestock Finalist students for a Changing Job Market

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Pre-Entry Examination for Admission to the Bachelor of Laws for 2026/2027 AY

Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

Re-Advertised Call for Applications: QCF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Course Announcement: Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026