Tag: HIV

Alex Mirugwe during his recent visit at the Scholars Program Offices at Makerere University. Alex Mirugwe from Kyotera District, the First Cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering graduate, Data Scientist at Makerere University School of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) project, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

10 years on: ‘My story as one of the first cohort Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Makerere University’

By the Program Communication Team Seven years after graduating in 2018, Alex still exudes a warm and approachable demeanor. Despite his esteemed position, he carries no...

Princess Zahra Aga Khan (Centre) flanked by her daughter Sarah Boyden (to her Left) and Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (to her Right) poses for a group photo with members of her delegation and Staff at the Main Building Entrance. Visit by Princess Zahra Aga Khan, a Member of the Board of Directors of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Trustee of the Aga Khan University (AKU) and eldest daughter of the Late Aga Khan IV, 20th February 2025, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General1 month ago

Princess Zahra Aga Khan Visits Mak, Tours Innovation Pod

On 20th January 2025, the blazing afternoon sun was temporarily obscured by cloud cover as a convoy complete with VVIP security detail quietly made its way...

Dr. Euzobia Baine (3rd Right) chairing a panel with speakers from KIU, Mak Jinja Campus, Makerere University Main Campus and MoGLSD. Launch of the "Safer Campuses Campaign," aimed at shattering the silence surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in partnership with UNESCO, 4th October 2024, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General6 months ago

Mak Launches “Safer Campuses Campaign” to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Makerere University hosted the launch of the “Safer Campuses Campaign,” aimed at shattering the silence surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across universities in Uganda. The initiative is...

Left to Right: Dr. Peninah Agaba, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Stephen Wandera and Dr. Patricia Ndugga at the Freshers Orientation. School of Statistics and Planning, College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa, Freshers Orientation 12th August 2024.

Business & Management8 months ago

Department of Population Studies Hosts Inspiring Orientation for Freshers

Today, Makerere University’s College of Business and Management Sciences, specifically the School of Statistics and Planning, hosted an engaging and insightful orientation for its incoming students....

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)/Academic Registrar, delivers his remarks at the Freedom Square. Freshers Orientation for Academic Year 2024/2025, 5th August 2024. Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

General8 months ago

Freshers tipped on academic excellence, finances, career development, Emerging Leaders Program

By Gerald Ochwo On 5th August, 2024, the Office of the Academic Registrar, organized a Central Orientation briefing for all the freshmen and women of the...

An aerial view of the Makerere University School of Public Health construction site on the Main Campus. To the Right is the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) and in the background are Dag Hammaskjold Hall (Green roof) and University Hall (Brown tiles).

Health9 months ago

Digital Mobile Technologies to Study Tuberculosis: A Multi-Discplinary Program

A TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, USA INFORMATIONAL SESSION Makerere University School of Public Health under D43 multi-disciplinary training program...

Health9 months ago

METS Newsletter June 2024

The Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program is a 5-year CDC-supported collaboration of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), the University of California San...

The Dean’s Gardens with Davies Lecture Theatre (Right), College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Mulago Hill, Kampala Uganda on a bright sunny day. East Africa

Health10 months ago

1 PhD student position available at Makerere University-ESC6

PhD student position available to develop his/her thesis within the SUPPORT project (funded by EDCTP3): action ‘Supporting the next generation of African researchers on preventing HIV...

The Director, Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (Centre black cap) poses with some of the PhD Graduands from CHS, CoNAS and the School of Law during the First Session of Makerere University's 72nd Graduation Ceremony on 23rd May 2022.

Health10 months ago

1 PhD student position available at Makerere University-ESC1

PhD student position available to develop his/her thesis within the SUPPORT project (funded by EDCTP3): action ‘Supporting the next generation of African researchers on preventing HIV...

Dr. Henry Zakumumpa, Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH). Photo: YouTube/Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC). Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research11 months ago

11 CARTA Fellows Triumph with Postdoctoral Awards

We celebrate our 11 outstanding fellows for receiving postdoctoral awards from CARTA after a competitive selection process. Among them are four recipients of fellowship grants: Nanfizat...