Tag: CHS

Some of the equipment used to store samples at the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), College of Health Sciences (CHS). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Mak’s GMI Labs Authorized to Conduct DNA Paternity Testing

The Genomics, Molecular, and Immunology Laboratories (GMI Labs), operating under the auspices of the Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC), have achieved another significant milestone in...

An official uses BD BACTEC FX40 Automated Blood Culture Instrument at the Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Health2 months ago

State-of-the-art Medical Biochemistry Equipment and Services Alert

The Department of Medical Biochemistry has state-of-the-art equipment that can help in analyzing a range of Biochemical Parameters. MakBRC (https://brc.mak.ac.ug/) supports our Laboratory management while the...

Dr. Anthony Batte, Researcher, Paediatric Nephrologist and a Senior Lecturer, Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC), College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. Kampala, Uganda.

Health3 months ago

Dr. Anthony Batte wins the NIH Emerging Global Leaders Award

By Agnes Namaganda The Fogarty International Center of the National Institute of Health in the US has awarded Dr Anthony Batte with a 500,000 USD grant....

MakSPH Senior Grant Administrator, Ms. Susan Mawemuko (Centre) with officials at George Washington University (GWU), Washington, D.C. during the one-week, in-person training program in November 2022. Photo: MakSPH

General4 months ago

Strengthening Research Administration at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health

By Stella Kakeeto In 2021, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID) awarded Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health (MakCHS,...

Master of Nursing students during community placement at the Atiak Birthing Facility, Northern Uganda. Photo: School of Health Sciences Annual Report 2022

Health5 months ago

School of Health Sciences Annual Report 2022

We thank all staff and students of Makerere University School of Health Sciences (MakSHS) for a job well done in the year 2022. Special thanks to...

The Lead facilitators: Director, Quality Assurance-Dr. Cyprian Misinde (Seated Centre), Dean, School of Health Sciences-Dr. Pakoyo F. Kamba (Seated 2nd Right), Irene Namatende (Standing 6th Right) together with the Members of the Quality Assurance and Gender Committee, plus other members of staff at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University on 19th June 2023. Mulago Hill, Kampala Uganda.

General5 months ago

CHS Hosts Training to Promote Quality Assurance Culture

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) organized a Quality Assurance (QA) training on Monday 19th June 2023. The purpose of this training was to promote a...

Front Row Left to Right: Senior Registration Officer NIRA-Shalom Kisakye, Wandera Sadala-RDC Iganga District, and COA Representative with stakeholders pose for a photo after the training at MUCHAP offices in Iganga District on 30th May 2023. Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Health6 months ago

NIRA & Makerere University Collaborate to Improve Death Registration Rates in Uganda

By Balam Ankunda In a bid to address the low death registration rates in Uganda, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has joined forces with...

Call For Applications: Enhancing Research Capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and Related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda (ENRICH Project). Deadline: 30th June 2023. College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Health6 months ago

Call For Applications: PhD Support in SCD & related NCDs

Makerere University School of Medicine (Department of Paediatrics & Child Health) and Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences are the recipients of a training research grant...

Lugujjo (2nd L), Commissioner, Physical Education and Sports, MoES-Ms. Hajara Ddembe (R) and Director of Research, NARO-Dr. Barbara Mugwanya Zawedde (L) with participants (standing) at the BioSU inception meeting held at the Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University on 5th May 2023, Kampala Uganda.

Natural Sciences7 months ago

Mak spearheads Formation of Biology Society of Uganda (BioSU)

The Society aims to promote professional relevance and teamwork in fostering biology education and scholarship in Uganda Makerere University has mobilized resources to conduct research into...

Dr. Richard Idro makes his presentation at the National Dissemination and Policy Dialogue on Post Discharge Malaria Chemoprevention, 3rd December 2020, Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala Uganda.

Health7 months ago

Call For Applications: Malaria Research Training-Postdoc, PhD, Masters, ImS

The Makerere University School of Medicine Malaria Research Training Program, funded by the United States National Institutes of Health (Fogarty International Center) is a collaboration between...