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Left to Right: Prof. Justine Namaalwa, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, and Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli with Safeguarding Champions at the Senate Building. Intensive refresher training on Safeguarding for 25 Staff and 68 Student Safeguarding Champions key emphasis on increasing awareness of Safety and Well-being, 4th to 8th August 2025, Senate Conference Hall, Senate Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Left to Right: Prof. Justine Namaalwa, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, and Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli with Safeguarding Champions at the Senate Building. Intensive refresher training on Safeguarding for 25 Staff and 68 Student Safeguarding Champions key emphasis on increasing awareness of Safety and Well-being, 4th to 8th August 2025, Senate Conference Hall, Senate Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Safeguarding Champions Rise to the Occasion for Freshers!

As the new academic year begins, our dedicated staff and student Safeguarding Champions are stepping up to ensure that all...
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Admission Lists -Successful Appeals 2025/26
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Mr. Ian King and H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (Standing before Banners) are joined by officials in a group photo in the Daycare Centre, located on the Ground Floor of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) on 7th August 2025. Makerere University, in collaboration with UNDP Uganda launch of Daycare and Breastfeeding Centre at the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) and state-of-the-art Multimedia Studio at the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, 7th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Mr. Ian King and H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James (Standing before Banners) are joined by officials in a group photo in the Daycare Centre, located on the Ground Floor of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) on 7th August 2025. Makerere University, in collaboration with UNDP Uganda launch of Daycare and Breastfeeding Centre at the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) and state-of-the-art Multimedia Studio at the Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility, 7th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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UNDP and Mak Launch Daycare Centre and Multimedia Studio to Boost Gender Equality and Digital Inclusion
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Mature Age Entry – Private Scheme Admission List 2025/2026

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Youth and Innovation Expo, 6th to 7th October 2023, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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All Set for the Youth and Innovation Expo 2023

HIGHLIGHTS: The two-day event will showcase of student innovations, exhibitions of Innovations turned enterprises from the Youth4Business program led by...
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Gates Foundation Announces $35M in Funding for Family Health
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IDI Honored with Center of Excellence Innovation Award
Prof. John Tabuti, Ethnobotanist, Department of Environmental Management, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, stresses a point to the media during an interview about his project
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Mak seeks new anti-HIV therapies
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Weaving Success: Capturing Mak’s Contribution to Africa’s Higher Education Sector over 10yrs
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE STUDY OF THE U.S. INSTITUTES FOR SCHOLARS
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Director Prof. Julius Kikooma flanked by Prof. Christopher Mugimu in a group photo with doctoral students.
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Makerere University Repositions Doctoral Training to Build Africa-Centered Scholarship
Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi addresses freshmen and women at the Freedom Square on 4th August 2025. Makerere University officially kicks off 2025/2026 academic year with a Freshers’ Orientation at the Freedom Square on Monday 4th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Academic Year 2025/2026 at Makerere Begins With Freshers’ Orientation
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Call for Apllication: The James M. Ntambi Postdoctoral Fellowship
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the congregation on 30th July 2025 in the Main Hall. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in collaboration with Texas Children’s Global Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation–Uganda, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda, and Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellowship (PHO) Program 16 Fellows Award ceremony 30th July 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences marks Centenary with expansion of Super-Specialized healthcare Training
Prof. Edward Bbaale (5th Left) with the delegation from IGAD after their courtesy visit on 29th July 2025. Chairperson and Members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Board of the Higher Education Council Courtesy Visit to Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Tuesday 29th July 2025.
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IGAD Board Visits Mak, Reiterates Commitment to Promoting Academic Mobility
Left to Right: Prof. Gorretti Nassanga, Dr. John Baptist Imokola, Ms. Harriet Sebaana, Dr. Wilson Kaija, Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Dr. Charlotte Ntulume and other colleagues lay a wreath on Dr. Brian Semujju's casket in St. Francis Chapel on 5th August 2025. Funeral service in honour of Dr. Brian Semujju-Senior Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Communication, School of Languages Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), 5th August 2025, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The interns attached to Masaka District together with the programme coordinators and supervisors during the Field Day ceremony held at Green Valley Farm in Kyesiiga Sub-county. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa revitalization of internship programme for 51 students at Mbulamu Integrated Farm, Mpigi District and Green Valley Farm, Masaka District. Coordinators: Dr. Emmanuel Opolot, Dr. Gabriel Karubanga.
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CAES Revitalizes Internship Programme to Boost Students’ Field Experience & Community Impact
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Directorate of Graduate Training Concludes Training of Trainers in Advanced Research Methods
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Admission List from the Re-advert under Private Sponsorship 2025/26

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Comprehensive capacity-building and retooling workshop for all Heads of Department (HoDs) organized under the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs (DVCAA) August 5, 2025, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Comprehensive capacity-building and retooling workshop for all Heads of Department (HoDs) organized under the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs (DVCAA) August 5, 2025, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Strengthens Academic Leadership Through Capacity Building for Heads of Department
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Admission List from the Re-advert under Private Sponsorship 2025/26
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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi addresses freshmen and women at the Freedom Square on 4th August 2025. Makerere University officially kicks off 2025/2026 academic year with a Freshers’ Orientation at the Freedom Square on Monday 4th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi addresses freshmen and women at the Freedom Square on 4th August 2025. Makerere University officially kicks off 2025/2026 academic year with a Freshers’ Orientation at the Freedom Square on Monday 4th August 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Academic Year 2025/2026 at Makerere Begins With Freshers’ Orientation
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Makerere University Repositions Doctoral Training to Build Africa-Centered Scholarship
2nd Prayer Breakfast, Theme: “Integrating Faith, Learning and Service”, Speaker: Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, 1st August 2025, St. Francis Chapel Gardens, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. 2nd Prayer Breakfast, Theme: “Integrating Faith, Learning and Service”, Speaker: Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi, 1st August 2025, St. Francis Chapel Gardens, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak 2nd Prayer Breakfast Reflects on Integrating Faith, Learning & Service

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses the congregation on 30th July 2025 in the Main Hall. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in collaboration with Texas Children’s Global Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation–Uganda, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda, and Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellowship (PHO) Program 16 Fellows Award ceremony 30th July 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences marks Centenary with expansion of Super-Specialized healthcare Training

On 30th July 2025, Makerere University hit a milestone in specialized healthcare training as it proudly graduated 16 fellows from...
Some of the the students that attended the orientation session in the Davies Lecture Theater, on 5th August 2025. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) academic year 2025/2026 freshers orientation meeting, 5th August 2024, Davies Lecture Theater, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Some of the the students that attended the orientation session in the Davies Lecture Theater, on 5th August 2025. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) academic year 2025/2026 freshers orientation meeting, 5th August 2024, Davies Lecture Theater, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakCHS Orientation 2025: Students Advised to Set Goals and Keep Focused
Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in collaboration with Texas Children’s Global Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation–Uganda, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda, and Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellowship (PHO) Program 16 Fellows Award ceremony 30th July 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) in collaboration with Texas Children’s Global Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation–Uganda, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda, and Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellowship (PHO) Program 16 Fellows Award ceremony 30th July 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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3rd Award Ceremony of the Paediatric Heamatology and Oncology Fellowship:  Profiles of the Fellows
Professor James M. Ntambi, a professor in the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry. Photo: wisc.edu
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National Medical Director-AHF Uganda Cares, Dr. Lubanga Augustine hands over condom dispensers and condoms to the 91st Vice Guild President-H.E. Kadondi Gracious as officials witness on 30th July 2025. Makerere University and the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Uganda Cares meeting to collaborate on HIV/AIDS prevention and care services for the University’s student population, 30th July 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Partnering for Health: Makerere and AHF Uganda Cares Unite Against HIV/AIDS
Left to Right: Mr. Evarist Bainomugisha, Mr. Deus Tayari Mujuni, Mr. Simon Kizito, Prof. Damalie Nakanjako, Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Dr. David Patrick Kateete (Rear), Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, Dr. Richard Idro (Rear), Mr. Patrick Akonyet and Prof. Annettee Nakimuli at the handover ceremony on 2nd December 2024. Handover of Principal Office by Prof. Damalie Nakanjako to Assoc. Prof. Bruce Kirenga, 2nd December 2024, College Boardroom, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CHS Annual Report 2024
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Strengthening Grants Management Through Institutional Collaboration and Capacity Building
An illustration of students from Nabisunsa Girls’ School during a memorable tour of the School of Public Health at Makerere University on June 12, 2025. Ugandan Study Flags Girls and Senior Students as a Mental Health High-Risk Group. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Ugandan Study Flags Girls and Senior Students as a Mental Health High-Risk Group
An elevated shot of the School of Biomedical Sciences Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa
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Call for Applications: Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Course
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Left to Right: Prof. Gorretti Nassanga, Dr. John Baptist Imokola, Ms. Harriet Sebaana, Dr. Wilson Kaija, Dr. Aisha Nakiwala, Dr. Charlotte Ntulume and other colleagues lay a wreath on Dr. Brian Semujju's casket in St. Francis Chapel on 5th August 2025. Funeral service in honour of Dr. Brian Semujju-Senior Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Communication, School of Languages Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), 5th August 2025, St. Francis Chapel, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Brian Semujju: A Bright Burning Torch Extinguished

The Makerere University fraternity is mourning the loss of a dedicated and hardworking academic, Dr. Brian Semujju. At the time...
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Diploma in Performing Arts Admission List 2025/26
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Special Exam Results -Diploma in Performing Arts 2025/26
Some of the PhD Students in the audience. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) 2025 Graduate Symposium, Day 2, 20th June 2025, Main Hall, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CHUSS Graduate Symposium Showcases Research and Fosters Collaboration
The heads of the Department of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (centre) with participants from the first cohort of the Health Communication short course at Makerere University. June 5, 2025. Intensive one-month course on Health Communication, first cohort June 5 to July 24, 2025, jointly offered by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)’s Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences (CHBS) and the Department of Journalism and Communication (DJC), School of Languages, Literature, and Communication (SLLC), co-designed in 2024 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation through Amref Health Africa, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH, DJC Launch Short Course on Health Communication
At exhibition site on 16th May 2025. L-R: Amb. Mauro Massoni, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. Cecilia Pennacini, Prof. Alessandro Gusman, Prof. Dominic Dipio (2nd R) and other officials. Makerere University, in collaboration with the University of Turin and the Italian Embassy in Kampala, marked four decades of academic and cultural partnership with a landmark photographic exhibition titled "Connecting Cultures: The Italian Ethnological Mission in the Great Lakes Region" 16th May 2025, Arts Quadrangle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Marks 40 Years of Cultural and Academic Cooperation with the Italian Ethnographic Mission
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Advert: Application for Additional Undergraduate Programmes 2025/26
The Okot p'Bitek Pavilion, Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) engulfed in greenery. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Applications: MISR Interdisciplinary MPhil/PhD Programme 2026
The MP, Dr. Cindy Magara, Prof. Helen N. Nkabala, Dr. Eve Nabukya and Dr. Levis Mugumya flash Tuko Pamoja symbol in a group photo. Department of Literature, School of Languages, Literature and Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) screening of Tuko Pamoja, a documentary by Dr. Cindy Magara, Nyati Motion Pictures, 13th May 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Screens Tuko Pamoja, Scholars Call for Creative Arts to Be Recognized as Research Output
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(R-L) VC Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, GALVmed's Dr. Johnson Ouma, CoVAB Principal Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, CEBIGH's Dr. Enoch Matovu, Dean SBLS, Dr. Claire M. Mugasa, Dean SVAR Prof. Robert Tweyongyere at the commissioning of the RTC Lab at CoVAB on Friday, 1st August 2025. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, officially inaugurates newly upgraded Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC) Lab at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Monitoring of Ticks and Acaricide Resistance in Uganda (MoTAR) project, with support from the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed), 1st August 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The newly refurbished CoVAB-based Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC) Commissioned

On Friday, 1st August 2025, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, officially inaugurated the newly upgraded Research Centre...
Professor James M. Ntambi, a professor in the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry. Photo: wisc.edu Professor James M. Ntambi, a professor in the UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry. Photo: wisc.edu
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Some of the stakeholders in a group photo after the dissemination workshop. Dissemination by EfD-Mak Centre at Makerere University of study “Differences in COVID-19 Effects on Food Security and Adaptive Strategies among the Urban Poor: Experiences from Uganda and Tanzania”, conducted between 2022 and 2023 in collaboration with EfD Tanzania, Tick Hotel Kawempe Division, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Some of the stakeholders in a group photo after the dissemination workshop. Dissemination by EfD-Mak Centre at Makerere University of study “Differences in COVID-19 Effects on Food Security and Adaptive Strategies among the Urban Poor: Experiences from Uganda and Tanzania”, conducted between 2022 and 2023 in collaboration with EfD Tanzania, Tick Hotel Kawempe Division, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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COVID-19 Deepened Food Insecurity Among Uganda’s Urban Poor, With Women Hit Hardest, EfD Study Finds
The PI, Dr Patience Tugume at the research dissemination workshop in Namutumba District on 23rd July 2025. Researchers led by Dr Patience Tugume, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) documented 174 medicinal plant species under project “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Conservation of Commonly Traded Medicinal Plants in a Climate-Changing Environment in Eastern Uganda,” funded by Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF), research dissemination workshop, 23rd July 2025, Namutumba District, Uganda East Africa.
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Makerere Researchers Call for Urgent Conservation of Medicinal Plants in Eastern Uganda
Participants pose for a group photo during the dissemination of 7-1-7 research, which illustrates how this framework has strengthened Uganda’s outbreak response. Photo: Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Nawangwe launches MakGAP initiative to strengthen research: Rallies universities and researchers to liberate Africa
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An illustration of students from Nabisunsa Girls’ School during a memorable tour of the School of Public Health at Makerere University on June 12, 2025. Ugandan Study Flags Girls and Senior Students as a Mental Health High-Risk Group. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Ugandan Study Flags Girls and Senior Students as a Mental Health High-Risk Group
A newborn baby in an incubator in Neonatal Care Unit. Makerere University School of Public Health, Baylor Foundation Uganda, Adara Development Uganda, Nsambya Hospital, and the Ministry of Health with funding from ELMA Philanthropies national health systems strengthening initiative the Uganda Newborn Programme (UNP) launched 2022. Program uses regional approach to improve newborn care in three regions of Uganda namely Kampala, North Central and Western regions. Achievements 2025. Kampala, East Africa.
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