Tag: Malaria

Dr. Sarah Kiguli of Makerere University leads the Fogarty-funded program: Enhancing Research capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda (ENRICH).

Ugandan sickle cell researchers keep pace with aging patients

Article courtesy Fogarty International Center September/October 2024 | Volume 23 Number 5 Until recently in Uganda, most children with sickle cell disease (SCD) never celebrated their...

Block A of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, with foliage in the foreground, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS9 months ago

CoCIS Biannual Newsletter Jan-Jun 2024

The College of Computing and Information Sciences(CoCIS) is pleased to introduce to you the first biannual newsletter (January- June 2024). The issue highlights major achievements recorded...

Left to Right: Prof. Edward Bbaale, Dr. Rose Nakasi, PS MoICT & NG Dr. Amina Zawedde and Prof. Tonny Oyana after unveiling the AI Health Lab on 30th May 2024. Launch of AI Health Lab, Block B, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS10 months ago

Uganda Launches AI Health Lab at Makerere University

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare through technology, the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with Makerere University, has inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Health Lab. This...

The Guest of Honour-Hon. Dr. John C. Muyingo (3rd L) and Hon. Peace Regis Mutuzo (3rd R) with Seated Left to Right: Prof. Edward Bbaale, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Ms. Clare Cheromoi and Ms. Adella Grace Migisha and Members of Management, Principals, Deputy Registrars and Researchers at the Forum on 25th April 2024. Annual Forum for Graduate Research and Policy Dialogue, 25th April 2024, Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Research11 months ago

Hon. Dr. Muyingo Officially Launches Graduate Forum, Research Management System

The Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. John C. Muyingo on Thursday 25th April 2024 officially launched the inaugural Annual Forum for Graduate Research...

Political leaders in Amuru district pose for a picture together with the CHDC Parenting Programme research teach after a dissemination workshop of findings at Amuru District Headquarters. CHDC, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences (CHS), Makerere University.

Health1 year ago

Makerere University to showcase Evidence-based Research in Parenting

By Agnes Namaganda On Thursday 22nd February 2024, Makerere University will hold a symposium to showcase the evidence-based research that has been undertaken in the field...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Right) confers the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science upon Ms. Ilako Caroline (Left) on Day 3 of the 74th Graduation. 74th Graduation Ceremony, Day 3, 31st January 2024, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS1 year ago

Over 600 graduate from CoCIS during the Mak 74th Graduation ceremony

661 graduands from the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) were on 31st January awarded degrees and diplomas in the different disciplines during the 3rd...

Permanent Secretary, MoICT & NG, Dr. Aminah Zawedde (3rd Right) flanked by Prof. Tonny Oyana (3rd Left) and the PI-Dr. Rose Nakasi Kiire (2nd Right) launches the Mak Ocular innovation on 13th September 2023 at CoCIS. Left to Right are Mr. Galandi Tony Kiire, Mrs. Elizbeth Gabona, Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi and a MakSPH official (Rear). College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Computing & IS2 years ago

Google invests US$1.5M in Mak Ocular: An AI Automated Mobile Microscopic Diagnosis of Malaria, Cancer & Tuberculosis

By Proscovia Nabatte Makerere University under its Artificial Intelligence Lab has received a grant funding worth US$1,500,000 from Google to support its Ocular project that is...

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

Health2 years 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....

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.

Health2 years 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...

The Principal MakCHS-Prof. Damalie Nakanjako (6th R), Prof. Sarah Kiguli-PI HEPI (R), Prof. Francis Omaswa-ED ACHEST (8th R), Dr. Safina Museene-MoES (5th R), Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze (3rd R), Prof. Joel Okullo (9th R), Prof. Josephine Namboze (7th R), Prof. Elsie Kiguli-Malwadde - ACHEST (2nd R) and other Health Experts at the Symposium on 17th June 2022, MakCHS, Makerere University.

Health3 years ago

Call for Applications: Faculty Research Training

Applications are invited from faculty at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kabale School of Medicine, and Clarke International University to undertake training in research. Limited...