Tag: pandemic

The EpiTent, shown here in the Adjumani district in 2017, was used during the West African Ebola outbreak. The design of the tent offers better ventilation than standard medical tents and allows for flexible staging locations. The innovation has been adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic. / ResilientAfrica Network

Three Innovations Combating COVID-19 in Uganda

How the ResilientAfrica Network is fostering research and innovation while fighting COVID-19 By Eseroghene Oruma, USAID Research, technology, and innovation are critical tools for international development,...

The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration, Prof. Tonny J. Oyana (R) presents an assortment of Makerere University souvenirs to BMGF's Dr. William Sambisa (L) during the courtesy call on 4th July 2022, Frank Kalimuzo Central Teaching Facility. Centre is the Dean MakSPH, Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze.

Health1 month ago

BMGF Program Officer Sambisa Pays Courtesy Call to Mak

Kampala -Uganda: Makerere University acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration, Prof. Tonny J. Oyana on Monday July 4th 2022 received Dr. William Sambisa from the...

Cover page of the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC) Annual Report 2020-2021.

Health2 months ago

Mak Biomedical Research Centre Annual Report 2020-2021

2021 was a year of mixed performance; due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown that affected working schedules. The uncertainty notwithstanding, the company remained resilient...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th R), DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (5th R) and the Editor, NC STATE's-Prof. James Kiwanuka-Tondo (3rd R) hold a dummy of the book during the launch on 13th May 2022, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University. L-R are Dr. Fred Kakooza, Dr. William Tayeebwa, Dr. Samuel Siminyu, Keynote Speaker-Dr. Stephen Watiti, Deputy Director DRGT-Prof. Robert Wamala, TASO's Mr. Samuel Isiko and Ms. Martha Muwanguzi.

General3 months ago

VC Launches Mak-NC STATE “HIV/AIDS in Uganda” Book

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Friday 13th May, 2022 launched an eleven-chapter book titled “HIV/AIDS in Uganda: Achievements and Challenges” edited by alumnus Prof....

VC's Diary9 months ago

My World AIDS Day Message

As we celebrate World AIDS Day, I call on Makerereans and all youth to stay safe. Let us remain vigilant in the fight against this pandemic.

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.

Health1 year ago

Africa Must Step Up! Reflections from WHS Regional Meeting 2021

By Charles Ssemugabo and Rawlance Ndejjo The World Health Summit regional meeting in Kampala, Uganda (June 27-30), which was first slated to take place end of April 2020...

Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze, Professor & Dean, School of Public Health, Makerere University.

Health1 year ago

MakSPH Annual Report 2020

Dear Reader, I am pleased to introduce our 2020 Annual Report, which illustrates the Makerere University School of Public Health, (MakSPH)’s shared commitment to advancing excellence...

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.

Research1 year ago

The 2020 COVID-19 Non-Pharmaceutical Containment Measures – Adherence and Impact on Livelihoods in Rural Uganda

By Dr. Dan Kajungu and MUCHAP/IMHDSS Team Uganda is currently experiencing a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic with an upsurge of cases. The country registered...

Mitchell Hall, one of the Halls of Residence for male students, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

General1 year ago

Dean of Students Communication on Vacation of Halls of Residence

Monday, 07th June, 2021 All StudentsMakerere University VACATION OF HALLS OF RESIDENCE In fulfillment of the Presidential directive to close all educational Institutions to remove high...

Dr. Gloria Seruwagi, Lecturer, Makerere University.

Health1 year ago

Mak’s Gloria Seruwagi joins Multi-million GBP Global Innovation Challenge as Judge

By Joseph Odoi Dr Gloria Seruwagi, a Lecturer at Makerere University with expertise in sociobehavioural sciences, global health and international development, has been selected as Judge...