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Freshers’ Joining Instructions 2026/2027

It brings me great joy to welcome you to Makerere University. First Year students (Freshers) are by tradition given an...
The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga gestures during an interview on 17th January 2025. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS. 17th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga gestures during an interview on 17th January 2025. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, CAES, CEDAT and CHUSS. 17th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Makerere University Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga Appointed 2nd Deputy Prime Minister
Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026. Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.
General3 weeks ago

Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27
Makerere University DVCFA, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Uganda Red Cross Society Secretary General, Mr. Robert Kwesigwa endorsed the MoU. Makerere University and Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, training, innovation, and humanitarian service delivery, 19th May 2026, Main Building, Kampala, East Africa. Makerere University DVCFA, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Uganda Red Cross Society Secretary General, Mr. Robert Kwesigwa endorsed the MoU. Makerere University and Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, training, innovation, and humanitarian service delivery, 19th May 2026, Main Building, Kampala, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment3 weeks ago

Makerere University, Uganda Red Cross Society Sign MoU to Advance Research, Training & Humanitarian Action

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The team from MakCSID led by Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa (Principal Investigator, 2nd R) after the approval of MakSoy 7N by the National Variety Release Committee on 13th February 2026. National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) official approval of Maksoy 7N, the latest soybean variety developed by the Makerere University Centre for Soybean Improvement and Development (MAKCSID), Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences during committee’s 47th meeting at National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL), Kawanda, Wakiso, Uganda, East Africa on 13th February 2026
Agriculture & Environment4 months ago

Makerere University Researchers Release New Soybean Variety, MakSoy 7N

The National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) has officially approved Maksoy 7N, the latest soybean variety developed by the Makerere University...
Call for Proposals - Project Title: Enhance Tobacco Control Institutional Capacity in Africa; Grant #339. Deadline 30th June 2024, by 5pm EAT. The Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA), School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 years ago

CTCA Call for Proposals: Enhance Tobacco Control Institutional Capacity in Africa
Students in a Discussion Group Freedom Square
General2 years ago

Admission Lists for Diploma Holders under Government Sponsorship for 2024/2025 AY
Left to Right: Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Rose Nakasi, PS MoICT & NG Dr. Amina Zawedde and Prof. Tonny Oyana after unveiling the AI Health Lab on 30th May 2024. Launch of AI Health Lab, Block B, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Computing & IS2 years ago

Uganda Launches AI Health Lab at Makerere University
Prof. Umar Kakumba (Centre) and other University leaders, pose for a photo moment with Dr. Beshir Abdullahi (PhD) (4th Left) and Dr. Muhammad Usman Darasa (PhD) (4th Right) on 31st May 2024. Visit by Presidents of Jigjiga University, Ethiopia and Samara University, Ethiopia to Makerere University, 31st May 2024, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 years ago

Presidents of Jigjiga & Samara Universities, Ethiopia Visit Mak, Discuss Collaboration on Dry Land Agriculture
Participants who attended the two-day Workshop held 28th-29th May 2024 based on the theme: ‘Building and Sustaining a critical mass of potential women leaders at Makerere University’ pose for a group photo. Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) training of female staff on leadership skills under Mak-RIF project titled; Enhancing Women’s Participation and Visibility in Leadership and decision-making organs of Public Universities in Uganda through Action Research. Workshop 28th-29th May 2024, theme: ‘Building and Sustaining a critical mass of potential women leaders at Makerere University’, Senate Conference Hall, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 years ago

Mak Gender Directorate to Start Women’s Forum Amidst Calls for More Female Representation in Leadership
Dr. David Musoke, President-Elect, International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) for the term 2026 to 2028. Dr. David Musoke, Senior Lecturer, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, School of Public Health (MakSPH), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda and Senior Visiting Fellow, Nottingham Trent University's Centre for Public Health and Health Systems within the School of Social Sciences and Co-Chair, Community Health Workers Technical Working Group of Health Systems Global.
Health2 years ago

Dr. David Musoke Elected President of International Federation of Environmental Health

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The late Professor Abwoli Yabezi Banana (1951–2026). College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Original Image resized using Gemini.
Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

Tribute To Professor Abwoli Yabezi Banana (1951–2026)
The late Sylas Ruhweza, 3rd President of the Scholars Association Makerere University (SAMAK). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Sylas Ruhweza: A Brief Life Marked by Meaningful Accomplishments
Seated: Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) and Prof. Robert Wamala (2nd R) with Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees on 25th May 2026. High-level meeting between University Management and Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) held in the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom, Makerere University Main building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on May 25, 2026.
General2 weeks ago

Makerere University Pushes for Stronger Support for Research Ethics Committees amid Growing Research Demands
Sylas Ruhweza's casket lies in the chapel. Requiem Mass in respect of Mr. Sylas Ruhweza, the first President of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Community at Makerere University, 30th May 2026, St. Augustine Chapel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Hundreds attend Sylas Ruhweza’s Requiem Mass
Sylas Ruhweza and Marion Apio at one of the Girls Alive Uganda (GAU) outreaches.
General1 week ago

Are We Giving Enough Attention to the People Around Us Who Quietly Influence Lives Every Day?
Assoc. Prof. Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chair, Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences (CHS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 week ago

The silent teachers: why body donation matters
How to protect yourself and your loved ones from Ebola. Ministry of Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

Makerere Health Services Guidance on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Participants pose for a group photo at the commencement of training at CoBAMS. Makerere University’s Public Investment Management (PIM) Centre of Excellence commencement of three-day Essential Public Investment Management Training Programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of government officials in project preparation, appraisal, and implementation. Supported by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, 2nd June 2026, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Business & Management1 week ago

Government Strengthens Public Investment Management Capacity Through Intensive Training at Makerere University
Prof. Isa Kabenge handing over the office keys to Prof. Joshua Wanyama. Prof. Isa Kabenge has officially hands over leadership of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (DABE) on 4th June 2026, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Agriculture & Environment1 week ago

Prof. Isa Kabenge Officially Hands Over Leadership of DABE to Prof. Joshua Wanyama
Makerere-Cambridge project Communities of Hosts and Refugees Transitioning to Climate Resilience (CHART-CR) Workshop Participants, Kikuube district. The Communities of Hosts and Refugees Transitioning to Climate Resilience (CHART-CR) through workshops project focused on the interlinked dimensions of climate variability, food security, livelihoods, and water availability across diverse ecological contexts, including lowland refugee-hosting areas and mountainous, flood-prone regions through collaborative partnership between Makerere University Kampala Uganda, East Africa, University of Cambridge, and Cambridge-Africa Programme, with financial support from the Mastercard Foundation and Cambridge-Africa.
Agriculture & Environment5 days ago

Policy Brief: Strengthening Climate Resilience and Livelihoods in Uganda’s Refugee and Host Communities

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An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General5 days ago

CHS Quality Assurance Guide Book
Sylas Ruhweza and Marion Apio at one of the Girls Alive Uganda (GAU) outreaches. Sylas Ruhweza and Marion Apio at one of the Girls Alive Uganda (GAU) outreaches.
General1 week ago

Are We Giving Enough Attention to the People Around Us Who Quietly Influence Lives Every Day?
Sylas Ruhweza's casket lies in the chapel. Requiem Mass in respect of Mr. Sylas Ruhweza, the first President of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Community at Makerere University, 30th May 2026, St. Augustine Chapel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Sylas Ruhweza's casket lies in the chapel. Requiem Mass in respect of Mr. Sylas Ruhweza, the first President of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Community at Makerere University, 30th May 2026, St. Augustine Chapel, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Hundreds attend Sylas Ruhweza’s Requiem Mass
Seated: Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) and Prof. Robert Wamala (2nd R) with Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees on 25th May 2026. High-level meeting between University Management and Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) held in the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom, Makerere University Main building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on May 25, 2026. Seated: Prof. Sarah Ssali (2nd L) and Prof. Robert Wamala (2nd R) with Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees on 25th May 2026. High-level meeting between University Management and Chairpersons of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) held in the Vice Chancellor’s Boardroom, Makerere University Main building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on May 25, 2026.
General2 weeks ago

Makerere University Pushes for Stronger Support for Research Ethics Committees amid Growing Research Demands
The late Sylas Ruhweza, 3rd President of the Scholars Association Makerere University (SAMAK). Kampala Uganda, East Africa. The late Sylas Ruhweza, 3rd President of the Scholars Association Makerere University (SAMAK). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
General2 weeks ago

Sylas Ruhweza: A Brief Life Marked by Meaningful Accomplishments
General3 weeks ago

Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

Health and Medicine

Prof. Elisa Mwaka (L) presents a plaque to keynote speaker, Rev. Prof. Dr. Samuel Luboga at the Second Cadaver Commemoration Ceremony on 11th June 2026. Second Cadaver Commemoration Ceremony organized by the Makerere Students' Anatomy Society under the Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences (CHS) on June 11, 2026 at Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, Main Campus, Eastern Gate, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 day ago

Makerere Medical Students Honour Their ‘Silent Teachers’

For most people, the thought of death evokes grief, fear, or loss. But at Makerere University‘s College of Health Sciences,...
SURGE Project Call for Applications: Master’s Sponsorship in Genomics and Bioinformatics for Pediatric HIV. Photo: Gemini. SURGE Project Call for Applications: Master’s Sponsorship in Genomics and Bioinformatics for Pediatric HIV. Photo: Gemini.
Health5 days ago

Call for Applications: Master’s Sponsorship in Genomics and Bioinformatics for Pediatric HIV
Assoc. Prof. Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chair, Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences (CHS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Assoc. Prof. Erisa Sabakaki Mwaka, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chair, Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences (CHS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 week ago

The silent teachers: why body donation matters
How to protect yourself and your loved ones from Ebola. Ministry of Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health2 weeks ago

Makerere Health Services Guidance on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
An aerial photo of the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University showing Left to Right: The Sir Albert Cook Memorial Library, School of Biomedical Sciences, Davies Lecture Theatre, School of Public Health, Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH)-Background Left and Nakasero Hill-Background Right, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

Call for Applications: Masters Support in Self-Management Intervention for Reducing Epilepsy Burden
Officials pose for a group photo with participants in the specialized short course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) focused on their application in tuberculosis (TB) research, held from June 23–27, 2025, ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Kololo MakSPH Annex. Makerere University School of Public Health, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health3 weeks ago

ALLSTAR Training Program: Applications Open for AI and Machine Learning Course in TB Research
Prof. Peter Waiswa (C) with participants at the World Health Regional Summit on 29 April 2026 in Nairobi Kenya. Photo: MNCH. Makerere University Center of Excellence for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), based at the Makerere University School of Public Health in Kampala Uganda
Health1 month ago

MNCH e-Post Issue 132: Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems Takes Centre Stage at World Health Summit
Announcement: 2026 Intake – Certificate in Applied Health Systems Research. Photo: Nano Banana 2
Health1 month ago

Announcement: 2026 Intake – Certificate in Applied Health Systems Research
Demonstration of emergency medical procedures performed by the Uganda Red Cross Society at the first-ever National Water Safety Swimming Gala organised by the Ministry of Water and Environment at Greenhill Academy in Kibuli on March 21, 2026. Photo: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Health1 month ago

WHO Report Highlights Global Drowning Burden as MakSPH Contributes to Evidence and Action
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Humanities

The Acting Vice Chancellor-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Centre) with royals and dignitaries at the Symposium on 21st May 2026. Inter-University Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice held ahead 21st May 2025 of the Africa Day Celebrations with over 23 participating Universities, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences3 weeks ago

Symposium on Pan-Africanism and Reparatory Justice Ignites Debate on African Unity and Decolonisation of Systems

By Charles Iga and Ritah Namisango On 21st May 2026, candid discussions and reflections on the dignity and survival of...
Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2. Yours2Read, Department of Literature, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa Short Story Competition 2026. Photo: Nano Banana 2.
Humanities & Social Sciences2 months ago

Makerere University Short Story Writing Competition 2026
Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025. Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.
Education2 months ago

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27
Whitney Najjuka, the best overall student of the Bachelor of Journalism and Communication this year with a CGPA of 4.46. She is set to graduate from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on Friday 27th February 2026 in the Freedom Square.
Humanities & Social Sciences4 months ago

Meet Najjuka Whitney, The Girl Who Missed Law and Found Her Voice
DVC (AA) Prof. Sarah Ssali hands over a plaque to Dr. Pamela Khanakwa during CHUSS End of year party on 12th December 2025. Dr. Pamela Khanakwa Honored for Steering Record 18 PhD Candidates for the Mak 2026 Graduation, School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

Dr. Pamela Khanakwa Honored for Steering Record 18 PhD Candidates for the Mak 2026 Graduation
Lead Facilitator-Dr. William Tayebwa (Centre) with facilitators and participants on Day Two of the training at Makerere University. Ugandan journalists specialized training on peace and gender-sensitive reporting to ensure responsible media coverage during the election period, held 8th-9th January 2026 at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences Smart Room, Kampala Uganda, East Africa organized by the Women’s Situation Room (WSR).
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

Ugandan Journalists Trained on Peace and Gender-Sensitive Reporting Ahead of 2026 Elections
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) invests over UGX 100 million in acquisition and installation of state-of-the-art interactive smart screens, marking a major step in strengthening digital teaching and learning at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

CHUSS Invests Over UGX 100 Million in Interactive Smart Screens, Upgrades Teaching Infrastructure
A section of the officer in a group photo at the entrance of the School of Social Sciences, Makerere University. More than 130 cadet officers from Uganda Military Academy (UMA) in Kasambya orientation on library use and access to electronic resources as part of preparations for the Bachelor’s Degree in Defence Studies, 20th November 2025, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences5 months ago

Over 130 Cadet Officers Oriented on Library Use at Makerere University
Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta (4th Left) and Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Prof. Josephine Ahikire, Prof. Robert Wamala, Prof. Andrew Ellias State, Assoc. Prof. Edgar Nabutanyi, Dr. Pamela Khanakwa, Mr. Tom Tibaijuka with a dummy of the book "Reclaiming Learning" at the event on 11th December 2025. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) on 11th December 2025 celebrated the launch of five scholarly books, marking a significant milestone in the College’s contribution to academic research and discourse, Senior Common Room, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Humanities & Social Sciences6 months ago

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Launches Five Groundbreaking Publications
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Prof. Julius Kikooma and DGT Staff with PhD Thesis Completion Grants beneficiaries on 8th June 2026. Directorate of Graduate Training launches thesis completion grant aimed at supporting PhD students to complete their research, improve completion rates, and align academic work with Uganda’s national development priorities, 8th June, 2026, Telepresence Hall, Senate Building, Makerere University, Kampala, East Africa.
Research3 days ago

Makerere University Rolls Out Thesis Completion Grants to Accelerate PhD Research and Strengthen National Policy Impact

By Moses Lutaaya KAMPALA — The Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University has launched a thesis completion grant aimed...
A screenshot of participants during the online engagement with by international AI consultant Dr. Vivek Mohindra on 4th June 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A screenshot of participants during the online engagement with by international AI consultant Dr. Vivek Mohindra on 4th June 2026. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 days ago

Makerere University Charts Course for Responsible AI Adoption in Research Management
Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Stella Neema pose for a group photo outside the Main Library with facilitators and PhD students after the training on 25th May 2025. Closure of a 10-day PhD cross-cutting training in Advanced Research Methods organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training and supported by iCARTA as part of efforts to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity, 25th May 2026, Main Library Room 24/7, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Julius Kikooma and Prof. Stella Neema pose for a group photo outside the Main Library with facilitators and PhD students after the training on 25th May 2025. Closure of a 10-day PhD cross-cutting training in Advanced Research Methods organized by the Directorate of Graduate Training and supported by iCARTA as part of efforts to strengthen doctoral education and research capacity, 25th May 2026, Main Library Room 24/7, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 weeks ago

Makerere Challenges PhD Students to Turn Research Into Solutions as Advanced Research Methods Training Ends
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Research2 months ago

Why Education System Resilience Matters: Insights from GPE Partner Countries in Africa
Prof. Kikooma Julius addresses participants at the workshop on 23rd April 2026. Journal Editors’ Workshop organized by Makerere University Press (Mak Press) to discuss publication standards, consistency in journal production, international indexing requirements, governance, and sustainability of academic journals, April 23, 2026, in the Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research2 months ago

Makerere Revives Scholarly Publishing through Journal Editors’ Workshop to Boost Global Rankings
Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project. Image: Nano Banana 2.
Research2 months ago

Call for two PhD Positions under the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking funded Digital Dashboards in Diagnostic Innovations (DiDiDi) Project
A screenshot of some of the speakers at the high-level webinar. A high-level webinar hosted by the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships in collaboration with the Directorate of Graduate Training at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa reinforces urgent need for early engagement with research ethics, drawing over 500 participants in attendance and close to 980 registrations to discuss ethical approval processes and responsible research conduct, 9th April 2026.
Research2 months ago

“Start with Ethics”: Makerere Webinar Rallies Researchers to Prioritize Ethical Approval from Day One
High-level workshop of regulators, academic leaders, and research ethics committees focused on improving coordination, efficiency, and accountability in research oversight, 19th March 2026, Conference Room, School of Business, CoBAMS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Research3 months ago

Makerere Strengthens Research Ethics as Leaders Call for Reforms in Governance, Integrity, and Student Support
Research3 months ago

Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP II) Fellows Hold Progress Reporting Workshop
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