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Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda H.E Dr. Karin Boven alongside the Makerere University leadership at the launch of the Auditorium, phase 1A of the construction on 15th March 2024. Main Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Infrastructure Expansion for MakSPH, Vital for Uganda’s Public Health System – Prof. David Peters

Kampala— Professor David Peters, Dean of the Faculty of Health at York University, Canada, has hailed Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) as a global leader and a cornerstone...

The Minister of Health-Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero (Right) shakes hands with Prof. Christopher Garimoi Orach during the launch event on 12th March 2024. Launch of the first ever Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA) jointly conducted by the School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala UgandaH and the Ministry of Health during the 10th Annual National Health Care Quality Improvement Conference, 12th March 2024, Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe Uganda, East Africa.

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First-Ever Harmonized Health Facility Assessment by MakSPH and MoH Reveals Improvements in Uganda’s Overall Health Services

By Julius Tukacungurwa & Davidson Ndyabahika The first ever Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA) jointly conducted by MakSPH and the Ministry of Health (MoH) has illuminated...

Pregnant woman with midwife. Photo by Iwaria Inc. on Unsplash

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MNCH e-Post Issue 122: Integrated Intervention Package Increases Health Facility Births – New Study

By Joseph Odoi In a significant stride towards improving maternal healthcare outcomes, a recent study conducted by researchers has shown that an integrated intervention consisting of...

CALL for Applications for the SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar Program.

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CALL for Applications for the SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar Program

SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar ProgramCohort 2 Phase 1 Now Open for ApplicationsApplications Due March 14 2024Call for applications Supporting, Mobilizing, and Accelerating Research for Tuberculosis...

Left to Right: Dr. Esther Nanfuka Kalule, a postdoc fellow on this study; Emma Ikwara, a researcher at CHDC; PhD student Onesmus Kamacooko at CHDC and Dr. Ritah Nakanjako interacting after the colloquium.

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Makerere University Research shows challenges facing Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) with Chronic Disease in Northern Uganda

By Agnes Namaganda Preliminary findings from a study by Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC) -Makerere University have revealed several challenges faced by Forcibly Displaced Persons...

Some of the 22 participants that successfully completed the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) certificate course joined by course facilitators and administrators show off their certificates in July 2022 at MakSPH. Makerere University School of Public Health, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Short Course 2024

Did you know that with just a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, along with at least 1 year of working experience in WASH,...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre Mak tie) with participants at the Health Professions Education Conference held 11th to 12th May 2023 at Hotel Africana, Kampala Uganda.

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Call for Abstracts: Annual Health Professions Education Scientific Conference

The Health Professions Education and Training for Strengthening the Health System and Services in Uganda Project (HEPI-SHSSU) at Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) is organizing...

Professor Damalie Nakanjako, Principal, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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CHS Annual Report 2023

With pleasure I present to you the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) annual report for the year 2023. This report provides only a snapshot...

Prof. Damalie Nakanjako (L) presents the EAFRI Director-Prof. Sarah Kiguli to participants at the launch of the Institute on 10th May 2023, Davies Lecture Theatre, CHS, Makerere University, Mulago Hill, Kampala Uganda.

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Call for 2024 Applications: Eastern Africa FAIMER Regional Institute (EAFRI)

The Eastern Africa FAIMER Regional Institute (EAFRI) invites applications for the 2024 intake of participants. EAFRI will welcome its second class of Fellows on 30th July...

Seated: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) and the VP Karolinska Institutet-Prof. Martin Bergö (2nd Right) with Left to Right: Prof. Tobias Alfvén, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze and Ms. Erika Dabhilkar after the meeting on 6th February 2024. Rotary Peace Centre Board Room, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Mak and Karolinska to Continue Prioritising Sustainable Health

Makerere University and Karolinska Institutet Sweden have embarked on undertaking strategies aimed at ensuring that sustainable health becomes a priority on the global agenda. This was...

Makerere University News

Infrastructure Expansion for MakSPH, Vital for Uganda’s Public Health System – Prof. David Peters

First-Ever Harmonized Health Facility Assessment by MakSPH and MoH Reveals Improvements in Uganda’s Overall Health Services

MNCH e-Post Issue 122: Integrated Intervention Package Increases Health Facility Births – New Study

CALL for Applications for the SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar Program

Makerere University Research shows challenges facing Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) with Chronic Disease in Northern Uganda

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Short Course 2024

Call for Abstracts: Annual Health Professions Education Scientific Conference

CHS Annual Report 2023

Call for 2024 Applications: Eastern Africa FAIMER Regional Institute (EAFRI)

Mak and Karolinska to Continue Prioritising Sustainable Health

Makerere University is making significant progress toward inclusivity

3rd GORILLA Conference Off to a Reflective Start

EfD Researchers and Transport Sector Players Strategize on Promoting E-Mobility in Uganda

Forget tribalism, Embrace the principle of Unity

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni among top picks for global award

Call for Applications: Four (4) PhD Positions – BOLDER Project

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Empower Schools in Mukono and Kyegwegwa Districts

Prof. Nawangwe calls for Increased Government Sponsorship for Students with Disabilities

Mak Field Day Training on livestock feed Climate-Smart Innovations conducted in Buwama

CoBAMS Hosts Workshop to Review Parish Development Model