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Before becoming an optometrist, researcher, programmer, and eye health entrepreneur, Timothy Khabusi walked barefoot to school along rough roads in Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda. For most of his primary school years, Timothy walked more than nine kilometres each day from his home to Bubulo Mixed Primary School in Manafwa District. He would leave home at […]
Dr Ekwaro Ronald, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni at Makerere University, is committed to enhancing eye health in Uganda. He plans to establish the country’s first Myopia Control Centre, dedicated to safeguarding the eye health of young people in Uganda and neighbouring nations. This goal is within reach, given his experience and commitment. At […]
Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) has welcomed 2025/2026 freshers admitted to the College at an orientation meeting held today, 5th August 2024. At the meeting, the College leadership led by Prof. Bruce J. Kirenga, Principal – MakCHS was joined by Dr. Rose Byanyima, Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) which is […]