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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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127
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2489
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80
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    In Pictures: Makerere University Lung Institute Dinner

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    In Pictures: 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium

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    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

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    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation

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    MLI Press December 15, 2025

    List of publications

    2O5A1292
    MLI Press December 2, 2025

    In Pictures: Makerere University Lung Institute Dinner

    2O5A9589
    MLI Press December 2, 2025

    In Pictures: 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium

    Print
    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

    HWNL0190
    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation

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    16 Dec

    The year ends on a high note for the Lung Institute team as we officially launch the Lung Institute SACCO and elect its leadership. The SACCO will be steered by Dr @ikimuli2020 as the chairperson. @mtic_uganda @brucekirenga @Jackynakabira @ProfIbingira @ProfNawangwe @SsaliSarah

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    10 Dec

    New study alert: A new study by @brucekirenga @rnantanda et al. shows 82% of adolescents in Kampala have uncontrolled asthma and household mould sharply increases risk, while relying on public transport raises it 6-fold. #MLIat10 #MyAirmyLife

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    publication list
    MLI Press December 15, 2025

    List of publications

    2O5A1292
    MLI Press December 2, 2025

    In Pictures: Makerere University Lung Institute Dinner

    2O5A9589
    MLI Press December 2, 2025

    In Pictures: 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium

    Print
    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

    HWNL0190
    MLI Press November 25, 2025

    MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation

    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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