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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with Prof. Dingyu Ou (4th R) and R-L: Mr. Fei Tang, Prof. Gilbert Gumoshabe, Prof. Fang Hao, Prof. Zhuoqiong Xia, Ms. Hawa Ndagire Kajumba, Ms. Miao Yang and Ms. Betty Nabisubi after the meeting on 12th October 2026. Visit by a delegation from Xiangtan University headed by Professor Dingyu Ou, in company of Mr. Tang Fei and Professor Gilbert Gumshabe, the Chinese and Ugandan Directors of the Confucius Institute at Makerere University respectively, to update 20-year academic partnership, with new focus on joint Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering 12th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with Prof. Dingyu Ou (4th R) and R-L: Mr. Fei Tang, Prof. Gilbert Gumoshabe, Prof. Fang Hao, Prof. Zhuoqiong Xia, Ms. Hawa Ndagire Kajumba, Ms. Miao Yang and Ms. Betty Nabisubi after the meeting on 12th October 2026. Visit by a delegation from Xiangtan University headed by Professor Dingyu Ou, in company of Mr. Tang Fei and Professor Gilbert Gumshabe, the Chinese and Ugandan Directors of the Confucius Institute at Makerere University respectively, to update 20-year academic partnership, with new focus on joint Master's degree program in Chemical Engineering 12th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere University and Xiangtan University Advance Strategic Partnership in Chemical Engineering

Makerere University and Xiangtan University are set to update their close to 20-year academic partnership, with a new focus on...
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Makerere Public Health Showcases EU Funded Research
Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo, Prof. Sarah Ssali and H.E. Jan Sadek (Centre) with Heads of Missions and other representatives at the Fair on 8th October 2026. European Union-Uganda Research and Study Fair, 8th October 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Hon. Dr. J.C. Muyingo, Prof. Sarah Ssali and H.E. Jan Sadek (Centre) with Heads of Missions and other representatives at the Fair on 8th October 2026. European Union-Uganda Research and Study Fair, 8th October 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts EU Uganda Research and Study Fair
Stakeholders pose for a group photo at the UPHIA preliminary results release on 1st October 2026. Released of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Stakeholders pose for a group photo at the UPHIA preliminary results release on 1st October 2026. Released of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda’s HIV Treatment Gains Bring the Youth Gap into Focus

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

The Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) successfully hosted the Consolidating Early Career Academics Programme (CECAP II) Fellows’ Progress...
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Food vendors  can  only afford  LPG cookstoves at their households – EfD-Mak study
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EfD-Mak Launches two  projects on Uganda’s National Water and Forest Authorities
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nwangwe (Right) shakes hands with Mr. Tetteh Ayitevie, the CEO of Prudential Assurance after the MoU signing on 21st October 2022 at Makerere University.
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Mak Tuition and Functional Fees Waiver Scholarship Scheme
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Tackling unemployment: Archdiocese of Kampala partners with Mak to train female entrepreneurs
Farmers from Nambaale Subcounty in Iganga take a group photo with researchers after the meeting at Vick Hotel.
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PARI Xlll students (Seated) with Dr. Richard Miiro (R) at Mwera tea estate, Mityana District after their second transect walk in October 2026. PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation XIII, Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University Field Course, 4th-16th Oct 2026, Mwera Parish, Mityana District, Uganda, East Africa.
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Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (C-Kaunda suit) with members of University Council, University Management, URBRA Uganda, MURBS Board of Trustees, Ambassadors and MURBS Secretariat at the Presentation of FY 2025/2026 Performance on October 27 2026 in Senior Common Room.
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Makerere Strengthens Doctoral Training Through BURST-Excel Research Network
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Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (C-Kaunda suit) with members of University Council, University Management, URBRA Uganda, MURBS Board of Trustees, Ambassadors and MURBS Secretariat at the Presentation of FY 2025/2026 Performance on October 27 2026 in Senior Common Room. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega (C-Kaunda suit) with members of University Council, University Management, URBRA Uganda, MURBS Board of Trustees, Ambassadors and MURBS Secretariat at the Presentation of FY 2025/2026 Performance on October 27 2026 in Senior Common Room.
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L-R: Dr. Nansozi Muwanga, Chief Guest- Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Prof. Saturninus Kasozi Mulindwa at the Nyerere Annual Symposium 2026: Nyerere-Museveni Dialogue on 14th October. L-R: Dr. Nansozi Muwanga, Chief Guest- Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Walter Kiyonga, Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, and Prof. Saturninus Kasozi Mulindwa at the Nyerere Annual Symposium 2026: Nyerere-Museveni Dialogue on 14th October.
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Applications Open for a two-week online short course on Introduction to Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation by the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Applications Open for a two-week online short course on Introduction to Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation by the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Applications Open: Short Course in Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation
Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Kickoff training for teams tasked with collecting data for the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2024-2025, held 19th May 2025, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Main Campus, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Henry Komakech (centre) stands with fellow MakSPH PhD graduands at Makerere University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony (L–R): Dr. Olivia Nakisita, Dr. Aber Harriet Odonga, Dr. David Lubogo, Dr. Samalie Namukose, Dr. Moses Ntaro and Dr. Jimmy Osuret. February 25, 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University. Makerere University School of Public Health Communications Office, Graduation Profiles Series, 76th Graduation Ceremony, Dr. Henry Komakech, “Effects of the Repatriation of Refugees on the Health Services of the Host Populations in the West Nile Districts of Arua, Moyo, and Adjumani,” Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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PhD Fellowship Opportunity: NETOMA Study

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Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG during his interview with the Public Relations Office on 7th October 2026. Public Relations Office interview with Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG, German oncology reconstruction specialist, surgeon, trainer at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), and researcher on cancer from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. 7th October 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG during his interview with the Public Relations Office on 7th October 2026. Public Relations Office interview with Professor Dr. Thiha AUNG, German oncology reconstruction specialist, surgeon, trainer at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD), and researcher on cancer from the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), Germany. 7th October 2026, Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Steven Kabwama, district health officials and partners at the EPiC validation workshop on Uganda’s Ebola and Marburg outbreak responses, 6 October 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health and FHI 360 country validation workshop convened by the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPiC) project, to examine lessons from Uganda’s response to filovirus disease outbreaks, 6th October 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dr. Steven Kabwama, district health officials and partners at the EPiC validation workshop on Uganda’s Ebola and Marburg outbreak responses, 6 October 2026. Makerere University School of Public Health and FHI 360 country validation workshop convened by the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EPiC) project, to examine lessons from Uganda’s response to filovirus disease outbreaks, 6th October 2026, MakSPH Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Uganda’s Outbreak Experience Points to Strong Response Systems but Persistent Detection Gaps
Dr Helen Kiarie, Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Division at Kenya's Ministry of Health, delivers a keynote presentation.
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MakSPH reseachers calls for health data to be used in decisions
L-R: Dr. Mary Boyd, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Prof. Charles Olaro and Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze. Release of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey that provides a current picture of the country’s HIV response and selected non-communicable disease indicators, Ministry of Health-overall leadership, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-prime implementing organisation, working with UVRI, UBOS, regional referral hospitals and local governments. Funded by PEPFAR through the U.S. CDC, 1st October 2026, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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UPHIA 2025 Shows Uganda’s HIV Status Awareness Gap Despite Strong Treatment Outcomes
The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Building, Mulago Hospital Complex. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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WIN-WIN Call for Proposals: Wetland Restoration in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
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L-R: Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Prof. Richard Idro, and H.E. Kadondi Gracious present a plaque to Hon. Anifa Kawooya appreciating the Ministry of Health Support to the Medical Camp on 17th September 2026. Launch of the two-day 92nd Makerere University Guild Annual Medical Camp and intensified testing and active case finding for Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Sickle Cell Disease in universities and tertiary institutions, 17th September 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Ministry of Health Launches National University Health Screening Initiative at Makerere 92nd Guild Medical Camp
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L-R: Professor Enoch Sebuyungo, Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, H.E. Virginie Leroy, Professor Christian Kakuba and Dr. Agatha Tumwine at the Award Ceremony on 7th October 2026. Four Makerere University-affiliated academics from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)-Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda Togboa, Dr Agatha Tumwine, Professor Christian Kakuba, and Professor Enoch Sebuyungo honoured with French Order of Academic Palms (Ordre des Palmes Académiques) by the French Ambassador H.E Virginie Leroy for their effort in strengthening working relations between France and Uganda through their dedication to education, research, and the teaching of French. 7th October 2026, French Embassy, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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French Embassy Presents Four Makerere Scholars with Academic Palms

During a ceremony hosted by The French Embassy in Uganda on Wednesday, October 7 2026, four Makerere-affiliated academics were honoured...
Prof. Lyn Ossome attending Day 5 of the 74th Graduation Ceremony, 2nd February 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, 2nd February 2024 Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Prof. Lyn Ossome attending Day 5 of the 74th Graduation Ceremony, 2nd February 2024. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 5, 2nd February 2024 Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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MISR Director Assoc. Prof. Lyn Ossome Publishes New Book, Democracy’s Subjections
Incoming Deputy Principal CHUSS, Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira (L) receives one of the Office files from outgoing counterpart Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Ochen at the handover ceremony on 14th September 2026. Official Handover of Office of Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), from Associate Prof. Eric Awich Ochen to Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira, 14th September 2026, CHUSS Smart Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Incoming Deputy Principal CHUSS, Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira (L) receives one of the Office files from outgoing counterpart Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Ochen at the handover ceremony on 14th September 2026. Official Handover of Office of Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), from Associate Prof. Eric Awich Ochen to Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira, 14th September 2026, CHUSS Smart Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Prof. Walakira takes over as CHUSS Deputy Principal, pledges research-driven leadership
Participants pose for a group photo on 8th September 2026. Opening Ceremony of three-day workshop hosted by the Department of History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) examining the historical relationship between climate change and migration in Uganda, under a joint project between Makerere University and the University of Cambridge, CHUSS Smart Room, 8th-10th September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Probes Climate Change–Migration Links: Calls for Protective Policies for Vulnerable Communities
Dr. Olive Lomokol with Members of her family and MISR Faculty shortly after being conferred upon her PhD on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony, 27th February 2026. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 4, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Commencement Speaker-Ms. Reeta Roy, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation. 27th February 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Dr. Olive Lomokol Receives Honorable Mention for the Lynne Rienner Award for Best Dissertation in African Politics, 2026
17 students from 16 countries under the Erasmus+ funded Master of Humanitarian Response, Health and Displacement (Human Response) programme at their orientation on 7th September 2026. Welcoming 17 students from 16 countries (Canada, Cape Verde, Uganda, Spain, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Colombia, South Korea, The Gambia, India, Nepal, Kenya, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Malaysia) under the Erasmus+ funded Master of Humanitarian Response, Health and Displacement (Human Response) programme to study humanitarian crises, displacement, health, migration and development, 7th September 2026, School of Social Sciences Smart Room, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts 17 Erasmus+ Students from 16 Countries in Humanitarian Response Programme
The College management poses for a group photo with the new cohort on 7th September 2026. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) orientation of 10 new Gerda Henkel Foundation PhD fellows, CHUSS Smart Room, 7th September 2026, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The 2026 Gerda Henkel PhD Fellows Oriented: Three-Year PhD Completion Target Emphasised
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Makerere Marks 250 Years of US Independence
Part of the the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence poses for a group photo on 7th August 2026 at Makerere University. Award ceremony for the pioneer cohort of the Certificate in Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence, a short course offered by the Department of Philosophy in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and UNESCO. 7th August 2026, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Makerere University Awards Certificates to First Cohort of Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence
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PARI Xlll students (Seated) with Dr. Richard Miiro (R) at Mwera tea estate, Mityana District after their second transect walk in October 2026. PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation XIII, Department of Extension and Innovation Studies, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University Field Course, 4th-16th Oct 2026, Mwera Parish, Mityana District, Uganda, East Africa.
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What two weeks with Farmers in Mwera, Mityana, taught Makerere’s PhD Students about Agricultural Innovation

From walking through farms and tracing agricultural histories to listening to farmers and engaging communities in dialogue, a two-week field...
Dr. Andrew Tamale, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo. CARTA. Dr. Andrew Tamale, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Photo. CARTA.
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Dr. Godwin Anywar, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa. Dr. Godwin Anywar, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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The Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (TERID) Hub continued its efforts to strengthen the capacity of 17 early career researchers (ECRs) (10 men, 7 women) on an institutional level by holding a grant writing workshop from September 8 - 11, 2026, at Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Makerere Hosts TERID Hub Early Career Researchers Grant Writing Workshop
Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
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Call For Applications: KU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
PhD Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) raise their caps in celebration on Day 4 of the 76th Graduation Ceremony on 27th February 2026. 76th Graduation Ceremony, Day 4, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Commencement Speaker-Ms. Reeta Roy, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation. 27th February 2026, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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Call for Makerere Staff PhD Completion Grant Applications, 2026-27
The Project PI, Dr Alice Nabatanzi briefing participants about the products developed, including biodegradable sanitary pads, a bio-fertilizer, and briquettes during the research dissemination workshop held at the PMB premises on 22nd September 2026. Research Dissemination for Government of Uganda through Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)-funded project, titled “From World’s Worst Water Weed to Worth: Small-scale Community Bio-refining of Water Hyacinth to Produce Value-added Commercially Valuable Products,” by Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Botany Lab 2, 22nd September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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From World’s Worst Water Weed to Worth: Makerere Researchers Turn Water Hyacinth into Valuable Products
Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki with University Management, MakSPH leadership and researchers following the engagement on strengthening research translation, adoption and scale on 16th September 2026. Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Office of the President, Day 3 of Ministerial Maiden Visit to Makerere University, 16th September 2026, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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