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When the history of public health training in Uganda is told — honestly, fully, and with the respect it deserves, the name Francis Seletze Ngabirano must stand at the center of that story. For 32 years, he was one of the most consistent figures at Makerere’s Department of Preventive Medicine, now the Institute (and later, […]
On 21st November, 2025, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, hosted a delegation from the Nottingham Trent University (NTU). The meeting underscored the need to re-model what purposeful, equitable and future-oriented international collaboration can look like between Universities. What began as a 15 year focused engagement in Public Health is set to evolve into a […]
On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the iconic Makerere University Main Hall opened its doors to a historic celebration, 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Uganda and the Commonwealth of Australia. The event, organized by the Australian Alumni Association of Uganda (A3-U) in partnership with Makerere University and the Australian High Commission, brought […]
Professor Moses Kamya, Professor Nelson Sewankambo, Professor David Serwadda and Professor Moses Galukande, staff from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) were recognised for their contribution to the health sector in Uganda and beyond. The recognition was at the 6th edition of the Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held on 14th November 2025 […]
By Ritah Namisango and Monica Meeme On 17th October 2025, the Makerere University Freedom Square was a beehive of activity as over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) participated in the 9th Annual Innovation and Youth Expo. Organized by the Makerere University Entrepreneurship and Outreach Centre, the 2025 Innovation and […]
In a groundbreaking advancement for zoonotic disease research, Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) inaugurated the Tracking Trails project, an ambitious, transnational research initiative that aims to expose the spatiotemporal dynamics of free-roaming dogs and their epidemiological implications, particularly concerning rabies. This endeavor brings together expertise from Uganda, Chad, India, Indonesia, and […]
Kampala, Uganda – Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and Estonia’s Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have launched a two-year collaborative project to transform health informatics education and practice in Uganda, positioning the country as a regional leader in digital health. Unveiled earlier this month at MakSPH and supported by the Estonian Centre for […]
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University on July 24, 2025 launched a ground-breaking 384kWp solar-powered electricity grid, Africa’s largest campus-based solar system. Inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the solar grid marks a significant milestone in strengthening sustainable research infrastructure and improving energy access in Uganda, especially in resource-limited settings. The […]
Summary box The research lead, Lydia Nakiire, is a Senior Technical Advisor in Epidemiology and Surveillance at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makererere University where she leads the Epidemic Intelligence Unit and manages the 7-1-7 project. With a Master’s in Public Health and extensive experience in public health emergency management and leadership, she has worked […]
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER PhD SCHOLARSHIP FELLOWSHIP TRAINING ADVERTISEMENT Impact of Food Supplementation on Health, Growth, and Development for StuntedChildren We are seeking to appoint a full-time PhD Fellow to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT) among 300 young children with stunting to assess the effect of Soy Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement […]