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The Botany-Zoology Quadrangle, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Medicinal Herbs against Central Nervous System Disorders

Impairment of the central nervous system (CNS) or the nerves conducting messages results in CNS disorders. These CNS disorders could be mild or severe depending on...

Prof. John H. Muyonga (Seated Centre) flanked by his parents and wife Dr. Faith Muyonga (Extreme Right) together with Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Standing Third Left). Standing Left to Right are: the Chairperson, Professorial Inaugural Lectures Organising Committee-Prof. David Bakibinga, DVCFA-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba, Ag. Principal CAES-Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze and Prof. Muyonga's daughter and son. Prof. John H Muyonga delivered his Professorial Inaugural lecture on 23rd June 2023 at the Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University. Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Prof. John H. Muyonga Delivers Professorial Inaugural Lecture

Theme: Circular Bio-economy: Applications to the Agri-food Sector In his Lecture, Prof. John H. Muyonga highlighted the nutritional value of waste from agri-food products and explained...

Master of Nursing students during community placement at the Atiak Birthing Facility, Northern Uganda. Photo: School of Health Sciences Annual Report 2022

Health2 years ago

School of Health Sciences Annual Report 2022

We thank all staff and students of Makerere University School of Health Sciences (MakSHS) for a job well done in the year 2022. Special thanks to...

The Department of Chemistry Building, College of Natrual Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Natural Sciences2 years ago

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sun protection potential of the isolated compounds from Spermacoce princeae

Spermacoce princeae (K. Schum) has been used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections in Uganda. Pharmacological studies revealed that extracts of S. princeae exhibited antibacterial,...

African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Early-Career Research Fellowship 2023 Call. Deadline: 20th July 2023.

Research2 years ago

Call For Applications: ARUA-Carnegie Early Career Research Fellowship

This Early-Career Research Fellowship is being initiated by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, to support a...

Call For Applications: Enhancing Research Capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and Related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda (ENRICH Project). Deadline: 30th June 2023. College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Health2 years ago

Call For Applications: PhD Support in SCD & related NCDs

Makerere University School of Medicine (Department of Paediatrics & Child Health) and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences are the recipients of a training research grant...

Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze, Professor and Dean, School of Public Health, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Health2 years ago

MakSPH Annual Report 2022

Dear Stakeholders, 2022 was a milestone year for MakSPH as we celebrated the Makerere University’s centennial anniversary. MakSPH was proud to be a part of this...

iTECH Consortium partners at the first project meeting on 13th January 2023 at UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Health2 years ago

Press Release: iTECH Consortium to reduce Stillbirth

Makerere University Hospital is pleased to announce a multi-million-dollar contract received from Wellcome Leap’s In Utero program to implement a project to reduce stillbirth. The project...

Director DRGT-Prof. Edward Bbaale (5th R), Principla CoCIS-Prof. Tonny Oyana (6th R), Dep. Director DRGT-Prof. Edward Kikooma (7th L) and Dep. Principal CoCIS-Dr. Peter Nabende (5th L), with DRGT and CoCIS staff during the visit on 4th May 2023, CoCIS Conference Hall, Makerere University.

Computing & IS2 years ago

DGRT & CoCIS Discuss Modalities to Enhance Graduate Enrolment & Output

A team from the Directorate of Graduate Research and Training (DGRT) led by the Director, Prof. Edward Bbaale on 4th May 2023 visited the College of...

The Chief Guest and DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (3rd Right) and Principal MakCHS-Prof. Damalie Nakanjako (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Prof. Sarah Kiguli, Dr. Fred Bukachi, Dr. Hasifa Kasule and Dr. Besigye Innocent at the NCDs Symposium on 4th March 2023, Deans Gardens, MakCHS, Makerere University, Mulago Hill.

Health2 years ago

The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Symposium Report

The Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Symposium was convened in Kampala, Uganda on March 04, 2023 hosted and organized by Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a member...