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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, flagging off UPHIA 2025 field study teams in Kampala ahead of data collection starting early June. May 29th, 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical assistance from Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), funded by the U.S. government through PEPFAR official launch of third Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025) survey, 29th May 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, flagging off UPHIA 2025 field study teams in Kampala ahead of data collection starting early June. May 29th, 2025. Ministry of Health (MoH), with technical assistance from Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), funded by the U.S. government through PEPFAR official launch of third Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025) survey, 29th May 2025, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH Supports Uganda’s Final Push to End HIV with Locally Led Surveillance

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre) with Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) and Dr. Fredrick Oporia (Right) at the Press Briefing on 29th May 2025. Press Conference featuring Infectious Diseases Institute—the IDI Medical Drone Programme and Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. This collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and our Trauma, Injury, and Disability Unit (TRIAD) Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Senior Common Room, Main Builing, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre) with Dr. Andrew Kambugu (Left) and Dr. Fredrick Oporia (Right) at the Press Briefing on 29th May 2025. Press Conference featuring Infectious Diseases Institute—the IDI Medical Drone Programme and Kampala Status Summary 2023 on Road Safety Risk Factors, conducted under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. This collaborative effort between the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit and our Trauma, Injury, and Disability Unit (TRIAD) Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Senior Common Room, Main Builing, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Vice Chancellor Updates Media on Medical Drones, Road Safety Research & Various Issues
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Directorate of Graduate Training Conducts a Training for Trainer of Trainees in Scholarly Writing & Communication Skills
L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. L-R: Mr. Samuel Akena, Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons; Dr. Simon Kasasa, the Principal Investigator; Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, MoH; and Professor Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean, School of Public Health, at the launch of the survey. Release of findings of Uganda National Prevalence Survey on Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19 conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) in conjunction with the Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) and the Ministry of Health—with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and technical support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), 15th May 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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TB in Prisons Eight Times Higher Risk than General Population in Uganda, Study

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EfD-Mak Team and Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) Fellows pose for a group photo at the Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) plant in Jinja on 17th September 2024. EfD-Mak Team and Inclusive Green Economy (IGE) fellows led by Uganda’s Policy Engagement Specialist Dr. Peter Babyenda visit Uganda’s Pioneer Motor Vehicle Company engaged in the production of Electric and solar powered vehicles – the Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), 17th September 2024, Jinja, East Africa.
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EfD-Mak Court Kiira Motors Corporation on Greening the Transport Sector in Uganda

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The Dean of Students, Mrs. Winifred Kabumbuli (L) with the Director of Social & Student Affairs Office at Somali National University (SNU), Mr. Ismail Abdullahi Ibrahim (R) during their meeting on 23rd November 2021 in the Dean's Office, Senate Building, Makerere University.
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Dean of Students Hosts SNU Counterpart
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R), Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin (4th L) and Principal CoBAMs-Prof. Eria Hisali (3rd L) with Swedish and Mak teams after the meeting in the Vice Chancellor’s Office in CTF1 on 22nd November 2021.
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Meeting Gothenburg University Delegation
Front Row: Swedish Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Maria Håkansson (6th L), Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (7th L) and Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin (5th L) with other officials at the IGE workshop opening ceremony on 23rd November 2021, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.
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Addressing IGE Conference
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Makerere@100 Fundraising Event Set For Thursday
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R), Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin (4th L) and Principal CoBAMs-Prof. Eria Hisali (3rd L) with Swedish and Mak teams after the meeting in the Vice Chancellor’s Office in CTF1 on 22nd November 2021.
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Director EfD Global Network Assoc. Prof. Gunnar Kohlin Visits Mak
The Minister of State for Minerals-Hon. Peter Lokeris (2nd R) together with the Principal CEDAT-Prof. Henry Alinaitwe and UEGCL Officials hand over a dummy cheque to the best exhibitor of the 10th Annual CEDAT Open Day and MES@50 Celebrations held 19th-20th November 2021.
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CEDAT Holds 10th Open Day, Celebrates 50 Years of MES

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CAES staff at the refurbished main gate at MUARIK. The gate was officially commissioned by the Vice Chancellor, represented by the DVCAA, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi on 30th May 2025. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) refurbishment of Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) Main Gate by students from both CAES and the College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT), official opening, 30th May 2025, Wakiso Uganda, East Africa.
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MUARIK Main Gate Gets a Facelift
Prof. Edward Bbaale, Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Annual Report 2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CoBAMS Annual Report 2024
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AERC Delegation Pays Courtesy Call to VC
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Prof. Aina Visits Mak, Evaluates CECAP II Progress
Cover page of the CAES Annual Report 2024. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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CAES Annual Report 2024
Assoc. Prof. Mike Ibrahim Okumu officially opening the workshop. Environment for Development (EfD) initiative at Makerere University inception workshop for two-year research project aimed at studying energy demand and efficiency among Ugandan households and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), supported by a $30,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation under the CECAP program, 14th May 2025, EfD Conference Room, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Edward Bbaale (2nd Right) contributed during a panel discussion at the PAGE Academy. The Principal, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Prof. Edward Bbaale participates in the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco, from 21 to 23 May 2025.
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Prof. Bbaale participates in Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Academy in Rabat, Morocco
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Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda
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AERC and Mak School of Economics discuss shaping Africa’s future in research and development

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Prof. Omotade Akin Aina (Left) receives the Makerere Souvenir Book from Prof. Tonny Oyana as Prof. Julius Kikooma (2nd Right) and Mr. Charles Lwanga (Right) witness. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina-Carnegie Corporation of New York meeting to discuss progress of Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics, 23rd May 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina (Left) receives the Makerere Souvenir Book from Prof. Tonny Oyana as Prof. Julius Kikooma (2nd Right) and Mr. Charles Lwanga (Right) witness. Prof. Omotade Akin Aina-Carnegie Corporation of New York meeting to discuss progress of Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP) phase II, which focuses on fostering academic development and research among early-career academics, 23rd May 2025, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Aina Visits Mak, Evaluates CECAP II Progress
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Directorate of Graduate Equips Schools and Colleges with Training in Philosophy of Methods
Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Mak induction workshop empowers staff to execute their duties
A hands-on session in the Biomedical Engineering Unit Lab. College of Health Sciences (CHS), New Mulago Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. A hands-on session in the Biomedical Engineering Unit Lab. College of Health Sciences (CHS), New Mulago Complex, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Master’s Scholarship Opportunities: Call For Applications – Faculty Initiated Ideas
Prof. Justine Namaalwa addresses Scholars during the family day event on 19th May 2025. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program family day event, 19th May 2025, Rugby Grounds, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Justine Namaalwa addresses Scholars during the family day event on 19th May 2025. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program family day event, 19th May 2025, Rugby Grounds, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Notice: Makerere Disability Scheme 2025/26 Medical Review Exercise

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Ag. DVCAA Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and Principal MakCHS Prof. Bruce Kirenga at the service. Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) commemorated the silent teacher-cadavers used in anatomy classes for medical students, created awareness and sensitised the public about importance of whole body donation, 30th May 2025, New Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakCHS Commemorates the ‘Silent Teacher’

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Partners from the Ministry of Health, WHO, and Makerere University leadership, including Council Chairperson Ms. Lorna Magara, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, join the Minister of Health in cutting the MakSPH@70 anniversary cake. 13th December 2024, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Partners from the Ministry of Health, WHO, and Makerere University leadership, including Council Chairperson Ms. Lorna Magara, Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, and Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, join the Minister of Health in cutting the MakSPH@70 anniversary cake. 13th December 2024, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH 2024 Annual Report
A group photo of delegates during the Leadership and Management dissemination workshop on April 23, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) disseminating outcomes of a major leadership and management strengthening initiative in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. The one-year project, part of the Global Health Partnerships programme funded by NHS England implemented in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakiso District Local Government, and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, 23rd April 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala, East Africa. A group photo of delegates during the Leadership and Management dissemination workshop on April 23, 2025. Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) disseminating outcomes of a major leadership and management strengthening initiative in Wakiso District, Central Uganda. The one-year project, part of the Global Health Partnerships programme funded by NHS England implemented in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wakiso District Local Government, and Uganda’s Ministry of Health, 23rd April 2025, MakSPH Auditorium, Kampala, East Africa.
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MakSPH Champions Leadership Boost for Wakiso Health Managers
A Woman putting on the Real-Time Domestic Violence Reporting Bracelet. Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda, Safe Bangle Technologies roll out of a real-time domestic violence reporting bracelet. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere-Incubated Safe Bangle Technologies Wins Prestigious World Summit Award for Innovation Against GBV
An elevated shot of the School of Health Sciences and School of Medicine Building, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Applications: Masters Support in Reducing Stroke Risk Factors 2025/2026
The assembly of Marabou Storks in the Freedom Square. Date taken: 27th April 2025.
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A Humble Petition from the Marabou Storks of Kampala to His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
New study conducted in Wakiso district has determined the ideal waist circumference for detecting metabolic syndrome among Ugandan women. Study findings closely align with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) cut-off for predicting ill health risks. Funded by Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF) and the Strengthening Education and Training Capacity in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SET-SRHR) Project in Uganda, Kampala, East Africa.
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New Study Identifies Optimal Waist Cut-Off for Metabolic Syndrome in Ugandan Women
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd R) presents a certificate to a participant (R) as Dr. Phyllis Awor (L) and Mr. Tomas Lundström (2nd L) witness on 9th April 2025. Makerere University official launch of Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice (SIHICOP)—a new platform designed to connect local health innovators with policymakers, donors, and researchers, School of Public Health with support of the Swedish Embassy and the World Health Organization’s TDR program, 9th April 2025, 6th National Social Innovation in Health Stakeholders’ Workshop at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University Launches Social Innovation in Health Initiative Community of Practice
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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Uganda Newborn Programme Shifts the Paradigm of Newborn Care
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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. 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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Korean Language Classes
A section of attendees in a group photo with the Chief Guest-Paul Ekoju and Award winners after the celebrations. Uganda Media Sector Working Group in collaboration with Makerere University Department of Journalism and Communication, CIPESA, Oslo Metropolitan University, the Uganda Human Rights Commission, the African Centre for Media Excellence, UNESCO, the Uganda Media Council, and Media Focus on Africa commemorating World Press Freedom Day, global theme “Defending the Truth in an Age of Polarization and Distrust”, 6th May 2025, CEDAT Conference Hall, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere Marks World Press Freedom Day with Call for Media Protection and Journalist Safety Ahead of 2026 Polls
Some of the attendees that graced the public dialogue on 29th April 2025. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) a historic public dialogue between Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo and Dr. Yahaya Hills Kagali Sekagya, titled “Traditional Spirituality, Herbal Medicine, Witchcraft and Questions of Truth.” 29th April 2025, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Over 2,000 Attend Makerere’s  Dialogue on Traditional Spirituality, Herbal Medicine, Witchcraft and Questions of Truth
The researchers and centre leadership in the workshop on 28th April 2025. The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious academic project to publish a book examining the historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Uganda, 28th April 2025, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project
Students walk into the Arts Quadrangle, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call For Abstracts: 2025 CHUSS Graduate Symposium
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Dr. Aisha Nanyiti presenting about the project. EfD-Uganda Fellows Co-creation workshop with representatives from Government, CSO and the private sector to generate a context-relevant Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs)-led model for supporting the transition to low-carbon ag-tech by smallholder farmers, 25th April 2024, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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From risk to resilience: Increasing insurance uptake among farmers in rural Uganda

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A man reaches for the Uganda National ID from his wallet. New study, “Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and Challenges of the National Identification System in Uganda,” published in Digital Society, for every US$1 invested in the NID system, the return on investment is US$1.35, led by Roy William Mayega from Makerere University School of Public Health’s Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH-RAN), Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. A man reaches for the Uganda National ID from his wallet. New study, “Understanding the Benefits, Costs, and Challenges of the National Identification System in Uganda,” published in Digital Society, for every US$1 invested in the NID system, the return on investment is US$1.35, led by Roy William Mayega from Makerere University School of Public Health’s Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH-RAN), Kampala, Uganda, East Africa.
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Cover page of the RUFORUM Newsletter Volume 06 Special Issue - Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Cover page of the RUFORUM Newsletter Volume 06 Special Issue - Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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RUFORUM Newsletter: Celebrating Twenty Years of Educating Africa 2004-2024
The Research and Innovations Week 2025, funded by the Government of Uganda, 9th April 2025, Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Nyeinga Karidewa presents his project on Thermal Energy Storage for Institutional Cooking on Day 2 of the Research and Innovations Week 2025.
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TUM SEED Center: PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Energy Entrepreneurship 2025/2026
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially flags off the Research and Innovations Week 2025, on 8th April 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Moments before his key note address and launch of the research and innoavtions week, President Museveni (L) inspected the projects displayed at the Makerere University Freedom Square.
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Mak-RIF Newsletter April 2025
The researchers and centre leadership in the workshop on 28th April 2025. The Centre for United States Studies at Makerere University held its first research review workshop, marking the beginning of an ambitious academic project to publish a book examining the historical and contemporary relations between the United States and Uganda, 28th April 2025, Kampala, East Africa.
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Makerere’s US Studies Centre Hosts First Research Workshop to Kick Off U.S.–Uganda Relations Book Project
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ARUA Early-Career Research Fellowships 2025
Phyto-Nutra, a healthy, safe, organic, nutritious, antibiotic-free chicken feed formulation for healthy humans by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Senior Lecturer, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), Kampala, East Africa.
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Novel Chicken Feed with a Cocktail of Bacteriocins and Phytobiotics
Dr. Arthur Kwizera demonstrates how a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask works. He is one of the seven fellows and mentors that have been honored with grants and awards during the THRiVE-2 grant period (2016-2022). Photo credit: THRiVE
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The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study (ACIOS): a point prevalence study of critical illness in 22 nations in Africa
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