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Makerere University Lung Institute is a champion in innovative lung health research.

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MLI has an academic response to epidemics with the noble purpose of improving the health and life of those that need it the most.

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Makerere University Lung Institute is a champion in innovative lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care and training in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Our services do not stop at providing excellent lung disease diagnosis and treatment but we extend support until your health is better.
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MLI in Numbers

3492
Patients Treated
127
Professionals
2489
Scientists trained
80
2023 Publications

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    Events

    Events

    Upcoming Education lung health events across the region.

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    27
    Nov
    mli-@10
    MLI Celebrates 10 Years! 🎉 – Copy
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Kampala, Uganda

    Join us as we celebrate a decade of advancing lung health for all through cutting-edge research, impactful training, and compassionate patient care. 📅 Key...

    27
    Nov
    MLI@10-Flier
    MLI Celebrates 10 Years! 🎉
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Kampala, Uganda

    Join us as we celebrate a decade of advancing lung health for all through cutting-edge research, impactful training, and compassionate patient care. 📅 Key...

    Latest News

    Lung news all over the world.

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    MLI Press October 17, 2025

    The Makerere University Lung Institute Cycling Event 2025 – a vibrant day of energy, teamwork, and awareness as we promote lung health and clean air for all.

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    Admin April 18, 2025

    Let’s Talk Lung Function: Understanding Mixed Ventilatory Defects

    through+our+eyes
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Through Our Eyes: Photovoice Study for TB Survivors Gains Momentum in Uganda

    SUPPORT group picture
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Uganda Hosts Kick-Off of Ground-breaking SUPPORT Project

    Gnwt-uqWQAATTVa
    Admin April 6, 2025

    Study to Assess Ebola Vaccine Safety and Immunity

    MLI NEWSROOM

    Lung related news all over the world.

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    P1110592g
    MLI Press October 17, 2025

    The Makerere University Lung Institute Cycling Event 2025 – a vibrant day of energy, teamwork, and awareness as we promote lung health and clean air for all.

    dol
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Let’s Talk Lung Function: Understanding Mixed Ventilatory Defects

    through+our+eyes
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Through Our Eyes: Photovoice Study for TB Survivors Gains Momentum in Uganda

    SUPPORT group picture
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Uganda Hosts Kick-Off of Ground-breaking SUPPORT Project

    Gnwt-uqWQAATTVa
    Admin April 6, 2025

    Study to Assess Ebola Vaccine Safety and Immunity

    MLI on Social Media

    Avatar Makerere University Lung Institute @lung_institute ·
    31 Oct

    Join us on November 12th, 2025, at 3:00 PM (EAT) for the #MLIat10 Webinar Series as we gear up for the 10-year anniversary celebrations with Dr. @jmukwaba Dr. @jaspernidoi & @WillySsengooba 🔗Register here: https://t.ly/glPAq — CPD points will be awarded

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    Avatar Makerere University Lung Institute @lung_institute ·
    30 Oct

    According to the State of Global Air 2025 Report, in 2023, a total of 676,000 deaths in children under five were linked to exposure to air pollution, representing 27% of all global deaths in children under five years. #MLat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG

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    Avatar Makerere University Lung Institute @lung_institute ·
    29 Oct

    At the #WSPID2025 Conference in Bangkok, Dr. @NalwangaDamalie shared findings showing that Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) does not improve pneumonia outcomes in young children.
    @brucekirenga @rnantanda @winterzie @emkansiime @Jackynakabira #MLIat10 #LungInstituteMulago

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    Latest News

    Education news all over the world.

    P1110592g
    MLI Press October 17, 2025

    The Makerere University Lung Institute Cycling Event 2025 – a vibrant day of energy, teamwork, and awareness as we promote lung health and clean air for all.

    dol
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Let’s Talk Lung Function: Understanding Mixed Ventilatory Defects

    through+our+eyes
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Through Our Eyes: Photovoice Study for TB Survivors Gains Momentum in Uganda

    SUPPORT group picture
    Admin April 18, 2025

    Uganda Hosts Kick-Off of Ground-breaking SUPPORT Project

    Gnwt-uqWQAATTVa
    Admin April 6, 2025

    Study to Assess Ebola Vaccine Safety and Immunity

    What People Say

    How people talk about MLI and the lives we have impacted.

    Dr. Robert Kalyesubula

    MD, PhD

    “ Thank you @Lung_Institute for getting us such sessions and for your collaboration with @ACCESS_UG  in Nakaseke where some of these phenotypes have been characterized.”

    Dr. Baluku

    MD

    “ Great work, Thanks to the PI @brucekirenga  and the whole team @Lung_Institute!”

    Nareeba Mark

    M.D

    “ Great work, Thanks to the PI @brucekirenga  and the whole team @Lung_Institute!”

    Dr. Sabrina Kitaka

    Senior Pediatrician

    “ Lungs and children are a big deal, 3 out of 10 clients at the @Lung_Institute are children. Prof Bruce Kirenga @brucekirenga ”

    Seth Berkley

    CEO of @Gavi

    “ Great to spend some time with @brucekirenga, the PI for the Uganda clinical trial for the Ebola Sudan vaccines. Teams are finishing training, protocols are being finalized with an expectation that they will be ready to start shortly pending receipt of vaccine. We are here to help ”

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