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By Nelson Bahati Researchers from Makerere University‘s School of Psychology have found that psychotherapy intervention can improve the well-being of adults living with Type II diabetes mellitus, opening the door for integrating psychosocial support into diabetes care in Uganda. The findings were disseminated on 16 June 2026 during a research dissemination workshop held at the […]
The Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS) invites researchers, academics, health professionals, students, policymakers, and development partners to submit abstracts for presentation at the 25th Annual Scientific Conference of the Uganda Society for Health Scientists (USHS), scheduled to take place from 6th–7th August 2026. Conference Theme “Human-Centered Health Systems in Uganda: Leveraging Finance, Innovation, and […]
“Graduate Training, especially PhD production, is at the heart of Makerere University’s strategy for growth, national transformation and Africa’s development,” stated Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor made the pronouncement during his visit to the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) on Tuesday 16th June 2026. The meeting which started at […]
Today, Monday 18th May 2026, most students will begin their End of Semester Two Examinations, and they have been encouraged to remain confident and calm during the examination season. Data from the University Counselling and Guidance Centre shows that even the best-prepared students experience anxiety, pressure, fear of failure, sleep difficulties and emotional exhaustion during […]
I wish to proclaim that you, St. Augustine Chapel, occupy a special place in my life, and that the bond built over the years, will surpass generations! Whereas some people respect you for grounding them in the Catholic faith, I uphold you for being a parent figure – stretching to a counsellor, mental health expert, […]
By Ritah Namisango and Meeme Monica On Saturday 21st March 2026, teachers, head-teachers and administrators convened at Makerere University to participate in the School Stakeholders’ Workshop aimed at strengthening their capacity to address students’ mental health and psychosocial challenges. Hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning Support (CTLS) under the College of Education and […]
A new study by Dr. Linda Kyomuhendo Jovia, a medical doctor and graduate of the Master of Public Health programme at Makerere University School of Public Health, has found high levels of psychological distress among minibus taxi drivers operating in Kampala’s major taxi parks. In a cross-sectional survey of 422 drivers across Old, New, Kisenyi, […]
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this edition of Mak News Magazine, a publication that continues to chronicle Makerere University’s journey as a centre of academic excellence, innovation, and societal transformation. The stories featured in this issue vividly demonstrate Makerere’s unwavering commitment to addressing national, regional, and global challenges through research, […]
The Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 organised a Member Sensitisation Session on “Understanding Identity Shifts; Developing Routines; Sustaining Motivation and Purpose”. The session focused on holistic retirement planning, emphasising that readiness for life after work goes beyond finances to include psychological, emotional, and social well-being across all career stages—from […]
The 19th edition of the Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference (JASH) jointly held with the Inaugural National Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Conference (NACNDC) was officially opened by Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Minister for Health on 5th November 2025. The Minister called for renewed commitment to prevention, innovation, and partnership if Uganda is to end […]