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Cover page of the "Understanding and Preventing Drowning in Uganda" Report 2020 by the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH). Cover page of the "Understanding and Preventing Drowning in Uganda" Report 2020 by the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH).
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Understanding & Preventing Drowning in Uganda

Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death; accounting for 7% of all injuries. Over 90% of the...
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) and other officials at the inauguration of the Vapour Pressure Sigma 300 High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope, 21st July 2021, CEDAT, Makerere University. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) and other officials at the inauguration of the Vapour Pressure Sigma 300 High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope, 21st July 2021, CEDAT, Makerere University.
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Inaugurating Hi-Res Electron Microscope
The VP SIgma 300 High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope unveiled 21st July 2021 at CEDAT, Makerere University. The VP SIgma 300 High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope unveiled 21st July 2021 at CEDAT, Makerere University.
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MAPRONANO ACE Acquires VP Sigma 300 Scanning Electron Microscope Equipment
The Chairperson of Council Mrs. Lorna Magara (2nd R) flanked by Ag. Vice Chancellor & DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (R), Ag. DVCFA-Dr. Josephine Nabukenya (L) and Ag. Principal School of Law-Prof. Christopher Mbazira (2nd L) at the commissioning of construction for the UGX 7Billion School of Law Office Block on 6th July 2021, Makerere University. The Chairperson of Council Mrs. Lorna Magara (2nd R) flanked by Ag. Vice Chancellor & DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (R), Ag. DVCFA-Dr. Josephine Nabukenya (L) and Ag. Principal School of Law-Prof. Christopher Mbazira (2nd L) at the commissioning of construction for the UGX 7Billion School of Law Office Block on 6th July 2021, Makerere University.
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School of Law to construct UGX 7 Billion Block

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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R) with R-L: Dr. Patrick Mangeni, Prof. William Bazeyo and Dr. Josephine Ahikire and a team from the Uganda Police Force (Left) after the MoU signing ceremony on 19th July 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.
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Signing MoU with Uganda Police

I signed an important MoU with the Uganda Police Force for training police officers in Peace and Conflict resolution, leading...
The SUPPF-L project Principal Investigator (PI) Makerere University, Assoc. Prof. Denis Mpairwe gestures during the training of livestock farmers at MUARIK.
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Ugandans Consume Less Meat than Recommended-Livestock Experts
A screenshot of the DESAT research dissemination by Makerere University researchers on 16th June 2021 showing; Vernomia amygdalina (Muluswa), Warbugia ugandensis (Atiko) and Abrus precatorius (Osito) species used to treat malaria in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.
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Prolonged use of Traditional Medicines in Malaria Treatment Damages Body Tissues-Study
Farmers participate in the silage making process as part of the two-week EU-funded Promote Supplementary Feeding (SUPPL-F) project.
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Livestock farmers equipped on Climate-Smart Supplementary Feeding Technologies
Cattle in a feedlot at Kandi Farm, Ngoma, Nakaseke District, where farmers from 10 districts will gather to undergo practical training under the EU-funded SUPPL-F project.
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GoU, PSFU & Mak promote Feedlot Technology to boost Livestock Production in Cattle Corridor
Makerere University lead instructor Dr. Justine Nambi (Rear L) inspects moulded MUB made by some of the farmers during the EU-funded SUPPL-F project training at MUARIK.
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Mak, PSFU Promote Use of MUB as Supplements for Beef Production in Cattle Corridor
The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Arch. Barnabas Nawangwe.
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WHS Regional Meeting Africa 2021: My Message

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Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Pharmacometrics, Sept-Nov 2021, IDI, Makerere University.
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Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Pharmacometrics
Dr. Aminah Zawedde. Photo credit: Twitter/@AZawedde
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Congratulations Dr. Zawedde & Dr. Ggoobi
SSRC dissertation research fellowship 2021-2022 awardees from MISR L-R: Lunyago Muhamed, Atwijuka Anitah and Katumusiime Jacob.
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MISR Doctoral Students Awarded SSRC Dissertation Research Fellowship
The Principal CoVAB-Prof. John David Kabasa speaks at the closing ceremony of the 2nd NARO-Mak Joint Scientific Conference & 1st Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition Annual Scientific Symposium on 15th November 2018.
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Congratulations Prof. Kabasa
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) receives a copy of the book - Neither Settler nor Native: The Making and Unmaking of Permanent Minorities - from Prof. Mahmood Mamdani (R) on 1st April 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.
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Congratulations Prof. Mamdani
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) with Ms. Oroma Peace (2nd R) and members of Team Uganda during the flag-off ceremony to the Tokyo, Japan Paralympics, 19th July 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.
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Flagging-off Paralympics Team
A student (left) showcases their innovation during the 9th Annual CEDAT Open Day held 28th-29th February 2020, Makerere University.
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CEDAT Students Showcase Innovations at HEPSSA Workshop
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) with L-R: Prof. Abasi Kiyimba, New Imam-Sheikh Sowedi Juma Mayanja and another official during the brief welcome ceremony on 1st July 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Eid Aduha Wishes
The Gardens at the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
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Call for Applications: Leadership and Management in Global Health
Job Advert: Program Officer Position - Uganda Data Driven Policy Initiative for Women’s Health, MakSPH.
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MakSPH Position: Program Officer – Uganda DDP for WH

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Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Pharmacometrics, Sept-Nov 2021, IDI, Makerere University. Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Pharmacometrics, Sept-Nov 2021, IDI, Makerere University.
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Free Online Course: Fundamentals of Pharmacometrics
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PhD scholarships in Social Sciences for 2021/2022
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Masters scholarships in Social Work for the 2021/2022 Academic Year
Prof. Noble Banadda-Project PI smiles during the launch of 3D printed face shields on 28th August 2020 in the Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Prof. Noble Banadda-Project PI smiles during the launch of 3D printed face shields on 28th August 2020 in the Main Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Prof. Noble Banadda Laid to Rest
R-L: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. William Bazeyo, and Dr. Sarah Ssali bow their heads during the Service to celebrate the life of Prof. Noble Banadda, 2nd July 2021, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University. R-L: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Prof. William Bazeyo, and Dr. Sarah Ssali bow their heads during the Service to celebrate the life of Prof. Noble Banadda, 2nd July 2021, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University.
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Mak Mourns Prof. Banadda, Unveils Plans for ICU & Oxygen Plant
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Tribute to Late Prof. Noble Banadda

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The Gardens at the College of Health Sciences (CHS), Mulago Campus, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
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Call for Applications: Leadership and Management in Global Health

Makerere University Lung Institute through its NIH funded Non-Communicable Diseases Research training program #D43TW011401 aims to develop capacity for researchers...
Job Advert: Program Officer Position - Uganda Data Driven Policy Initiative for Women’s Health, MakSPH. Job Advert: Program Officer Position - Uganda Data Driven Policy Initiative for Women’s Health, MakSPH.
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MakSPH Position: Program Officer – Uganda DDP for WH
Dr. Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu: Innovator in Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. Photo: Lancet Dr. Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu: Innovator in Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. Photo: Lancet
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Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu: Innovator in Mental Health
U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Natalie E. Brown (2nd L) is received by Dr. Mwebesa Henry-Director General Health Services (L), Dr. Andrew Kambugu-IDI Executuve Director (R) and other officials from MoH, CDC and IDI upon arrival at Namboole COVID-19 Treatment Unit (CTU) on 9th July 2021.
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IDI Supports Namboole CTU
The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni flanked by the First Lady & Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni inspect exhibitions at the WHS Regional Meeting Africa on 27th June 2021, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala. Left is President WHS & M8 Alliance-Prof. Axel Pries, 2nd Left is German Ambassador to Uganda-H.E. Matthias Schauer, Right is WHO Country Representative to Uganda-Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam while 4th Right is the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe.
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Africa Must Step Up! Reflections from WHS Regional Meeting 2021
L-R: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation, Prof. Charles Ibingira, International President World Health Summit 2021 and Prof. Tonny Oyana, Finance Chairperson World Health Summit Regional Meeting at the 2019 Edition, Kish Island, Iran.
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President to Open Munyonyo World Health Summit to Discuss Pandemic
A male technician in one of the Research Labs at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University. Photo credit: Miriam Namutebi, Moses Nsubuga/New Vision
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Alliance for Global Health and Science 2021 Virtual Institute
Guest of Honour & Minister of Health-Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng (C), flanked by Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (4th R), Chairperson Council-Eng. Dr. Charles Wana-Etyem (4th L), Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd L), Chairperson BoT, SAIU-H.E. King Caesar Augustus Mulenga (3rd R), Principal CHS-Dr. Charles Ibingira (2nd R), Book Author-Mr. Nelson Twinamasiko with other officials and delegates at the First International NCD Symposium official opening, 12th February 2018, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.
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Call for Applications: MakNCD Non-Degree Research Support
Female staff at the Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration Family Care Centre. Photo credit: MU-JHU
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MU-JHU Positions: Locum Midwives/Nurses – WOMANPOWER Study June 2021
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SSRC dissertation research fellowship 2021-2022 awardees from MISR L-R: Lunyago Muhamed, Atwijuka Anitah and Katumusiime Jacob.
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MISR Doctoral Students Awarded SSRC Dissertation Research Fellowship

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC)’s Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program has awarded three Makerere Institute of Social...
The School of Social Sciences' Ms. Nakanjako Rita, one of the record 22 PhD Graduands of CHUSS smiles for the camera on Day 5 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University. The School of Social Sciences' Ms. Nakanjako Rita, one of the record 22 PhD Graduands of CHUSS smiles for the camera on Day 5 of the 71st Graduation Ceremony, 21st May 2021, Freedom Square, Makerere University.
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2,134 Students Graduate from CHUSS with a Record 22 PhDs
The Parking lot and gardens, School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda The Parking lot and gardens, School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University Mulago Campus, Kampala Uganda
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Call For Applications: Mak-BSSR Training Support
H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Left) and the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd Left) listen to Prof. Margret Kahwa (2nd Right) talk about the Anti-Tick vaccine that kills all types of ticks during the Agricultural Day and Exhibition, 25th September 2019, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Taking Mak Research to Communities Using Famous VJs – Bukedde TV
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance-Hon. Judith Nabakooba (7th R) and the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (8th R) with the First Secretary Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala-Kjersti Lindøe, CHUSS leadership and Convention organisers at the launch of the event on 3rd May 2021, CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University.
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Campus FM Reassured of Frequency Restoration at #MakAMC2021
The Department of Journalism and Communication Documentary Film Crew during one of the night shoots in Luweero District, Central Uganda.
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Taking Mak Research to Communities Using Famous VJs – Wan Luo TV
The DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (4th R), Chairperson Mak-RIF GMC-Prof. William Bazeyo (3rd R), Deputy Principal CHUSS-Dr. Julius Kikooma (2nd R) together with the Mak-RIF Secretariat and PIs listen to the Principal CHUSS-Dr. Josephine Ahikire (L) during a tour of exhibitions at the Arts Quadrangle, CHUSS on 29th April 2021.
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Mak-RIF CHUSS Open Day Lights Up Arts Quadrangle
Call for Applications: TOAfrica Summer School. Deadline: 20th May 2021.
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TOAfrica Summer School – Call for Applications
Ms. Bulage Immaculate was the Best Overall Student in Journalism and Communication. She will graduate in May 2021
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Bulage Immaculate emerges best in Journalism and Communication
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A screenshot of the DESAT research dissemination by Makerere University researchers on 16th June 2021 showing; Vernomia amygdalina (Muluswa), Warbugia ugandensis (Atiko) and Abrus precatorius (Osito) species used to treat malaria in Tororo district, Eastern Uganda.
Agriculture & Environment1 month ago

Prolonged use of Traditional Medicines in Malaria Treatment Damages Body Tissues-Study

By Jane Anyango A study funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF)...
Graphs from the survey report showing the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on household income for Rural and Peri-Urban settings. By Dr. Dan Kajungu and MUCHAP/IMHDSS Team. Graphs from the survey report showing the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on household income for Rural and Peri-Urban settings. By Dr. Dan Kajungu and MUCHAP/IMHDSS Team.
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The 2020 COVID-19 Non-Pharmaceutical Containment Measures – Adherence and Impact on Livelihoods in Rural Uganda
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Artificial Intelligence Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa – Compendium Report
The Chancellor-Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) confers a PhD upon MakSPH's Mr. Godfrey Bwire during Day 1 of the 70th Graduation Ceremony, 14th January 2020, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
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Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)
The School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) as seen at dusk from the St. Augustine Chapel parking lot, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 3rd September 2017
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Potential Contribution of Farm Forestry Systems to Wood Production in Greater Mubende, Central Uganda
Some members of the FACe-U project team. L-R: Florence Tushemereirwe (Co-PI), Dr. Gloria Seruwagi (PI), Flavia Nakacwa (Administrator), Dr. Priscilla Cheputyo (Research Officer) and Maria Ssematiko (Project Liaison & Compliance Lead)
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Rising Childhood Obesity: Mak Researchers Investigate Unhealthy Food and Beverage Advertising to Children
Mak-RIF Round 3 Grant: Call For Proposals. Deadline 2nd May 2021
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Mak-RIF Round-3 Call For Proposals
Henry Zakumumpa delivers a lecture in 2014. Photo credit: UNDP Uganda
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Zakumumpa and Team Win WHO Grant
Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, CoNAS, Makerere University. He conducts research on animal diseases using molecular epidemiology tools with special focus on African Swine Fever genetics.
Natural Sciences4 months ago

Mak’s CoNAS and Partners Win 3 year Euros 1,500,000 Research Grant
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