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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Centre) flanked by Prof. Samuel Abimerech Luboga (2nd Left), Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) and other officials cuts the tape to launch the Centre on 20th November 2025. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, launched the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Kalangala Clinical Research Centre—the island’s first modern research facility, 21st November 2025, Uganda, East Africa. Supported by the Gates Foundation, the centre is part of a multinational HIV prevention study conducted across 31 sites in Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda.

Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre

Kalangala, an idyllic archipelago often romanticised for its sunsets, today witnessed a historic leap in healthcare. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, launched the Infectious...

Dr. Peter Waiswa, an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy, Planning, and Management (HPPM), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa announced Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS), 21st November 2025.

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Prof. Waiswa elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences

Makerere University School of Public Health is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Peter Waiswa as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS),...

The Principal Investigator, Dr. Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga (Centre) with colleagues at the public launch of the Early Intervention Psychiatry Services (EIPS) clinic at Makerere University Hospital on 30th October 2025. Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences (CHS) together with its clinical partner, Makerere University Hospital, publicly launched the Early Intervention Psychiatry Services (EIPS) clinic, a landmark initiative intended to reshape how psychosis and other serious mental-health conditions are treated in Uganda, 30th October 2025, Kampala, East Africa.

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Launch of the Early Intervention Psychiatry Services at Makerere University Hospital

By Immaculate Acan On 30 October 2025, the Department of Psychiatry at Makerere University, together with its clinical partner, Makerere University Hospital, publicly launched the Early...

Staff from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) recognised for their contribution to the health sector in Uganda and beyond during 6th edition of the Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held 14th November 2025 during the Africa Health Summit at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Professor Moses Galukande (Right) and Dr. Mary Nabbosa (Left) with Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (Centre) after receiving their respective Minister’s Special Recognition Awards.

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MakCHS Staff recognised for their contribution to health at 2025 HIHA Awards

Professor Moses Kamya, Professor Nelson Sewankambo, Professor David Serwadda and Professor Moses Galukande, staff from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) were recognised for...

Participants in the stakeholder consultative workshop convened by MakSPH to guide the research component of the initiative on Monday, 10 November, at Kabira Country Club. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) launched of project to boost Uganda’s health supply chain backed by the Gates Foundation to improve emergency deliveries and use data to ensure lasting resilience, flag off-6th November 2025, stakeholder consultative workshop-10th November 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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MakSPH, MOH and JMS Lead National Efforts to Build a Resilient Health Supply Chain

Kampala, 11 November 2025 —Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Joint Medical Stores (JMS) have launched a project to...

Panelists moderated by ED IDI-Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) reflect on Dr. Lukwiya's legacy during the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture on 7th November 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture, Kampala Declaration Statement and Closing Ceremony 5th November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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JASH2025 wraps with the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture and Kampala Declaration Statement

The 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference (JASH) and Inaugural National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Conference (NACNDC) held at Speke Resort Munyonyo ended on Friday 7th...

Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (3rd Right) flanked by Left to Right: Mr. Ambrose Ruyooka, Dr. Rose Nakasi, Dr. Stella Kivila, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Dr. Andrew Kambugu at the Conference Opening Ceremony on 6th November 2025. 2nd Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Africa Conference under theme “Setting AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa”, Opening Ceremony 6th November 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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2nd AI in Health Africa Conference, Not about Tech but the Vulnerable

The two-day 2nd Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Africa Conference that kicked off today in the Main Hall, Makerere University has been described as not being...

Dignitaries pose for a group photo at the JASH2025 opening ceremony on 5th November 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, Opening Ceremony 5th November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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JASH2025 opens with call for renewed commitment to prevention, innovation and partnership

The 19th edition of the Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference (JASH) jointly held with the Inaugural National Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Conference (NACNDC) was officially opened...

Justice Duncan Gaswaga (Left) with officials including Dr. Juliet Babirye (3rd Right) and panelists who included Dr. Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar (3rd Left), Dr. Harriet Aber-Odonga (Right) and others. Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners jointly hosting the National Annual Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NACNDC) and 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) Conference 2025, running from 3rd to 7th November, Pre-Conference Symposium under the theme “Breaking the Silence: Advancing Mental Health Awareness and Resilience,” with a sub-theme on “Advancing Mental Health in Schools and Universities — Research and Policy Perspectives” 3rd November 2025, Victoria Hall, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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NACNDC & 19th JASH Symposium Breaks Silence on Mental Health in Schools & Universities

The Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) and other partners are jointly hosting the...

3rd cohort (65 professionals) of the ‘Science of Designing Adaptation and Implementation of Evidence–Based Parenting Interventions’ graduated at a ceremony held at Africana Hotel, Child Health Development Centre (CHDC), Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) and Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) through their Parenting Agenda Initiative, 24th October 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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Parenting Course ends with call for those trained to share knowledge and be good ambassadors

On 24th October 2025, the 3rd cohort (65 professionals) of the ‘Science of Designing Adaptation and Implementation of Evidence–Based Parenting Interventions’ graduated at a ceremony held...

Makerere University News

Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre

Prof. Waiswa elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences

Launch of the Early Intervention Psychiatry Services at Makerere University Hospital

MakCHS Staff recognised for their contribution to health at 2025 HIHA Awards

MakSPH, MOH and JMS Lead National Efforts to Build a Resilient Health Supply Chain

JASH2025 wraps with the 23rd Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture and Kampala Declaration Statement

2nd AI in Health Africa Conference, Not about Tech but the Vulnerable

JASH2025 opens with call for renewed commitment to prevention, innovation and partnership

NACNDC & 19th JASH Symposium Breaks Silence on Mental Health in Schools & Universities

Parenting Course ends with call for those trained to share knowledge and be good ambassadors

CoCIS CIPSD Short Courses Jul-Sept 2026

Makerere University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga Appointed 2nd Deputy Prime Minister

Change of Guard: Prof. Michael Owor Hands Over Office of Dean, School of Physical Sciences to Prof. David Ssevviiri

From the Graveyard to the Semi-Finals: The Remarkable Rise of Makerere Impis Rugby Club

Makerere Challenges PhD Students to Turn Research Into Solutions as Advanced Research Methods Training Ends

Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

Bachelor of Laws Pre-Entry Examination Results 2026/2027

Mature Age Admission List – Government Sponsorship 2026/27

Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

Call for Research Support Applications from Master’s Students who have Completed their First Year of Taught Classes at Makerere University