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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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MLI Project Update: FRESHAIR4Life Empowering Adolescents

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Post-Doctoral Position Available at Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda)

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Institute Showcases CONAT Program at Dr. Musenero’s Thanksgiving Event in Butebo District

Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges
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Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges

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Exciting Collaboration Talks with GSK Representatives

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Admin October 21, 2024

MLI Project Update: FRESHAIR4Life Empowering Adolescents

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Admin September 26, 2024

Post-Doctoral Position Available at Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda)

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Admin August 22, 2024

Institute Showcases CONAT Program at Dr. Musenero’s Thanksgiving Event in Butebo District

Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges
Admin August 21, 2024

Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges

GSK3
Admin August 16, 2024

Exciting Collaboration Talks with GSK Representatives

MLI on Social Media

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16 Nov

From last evening’s @hiha_awards: Congratulations to all the winners! Special recognition to Prof. @brucekirenga, honoured among the top 3 doctors in the ctry for his exceptional leadership, dedication to advancing lung health research & care. @Microhaem @MinofHealthUG @Makerere

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15 Nov

Celebrating the #HeroesInHealth today and honoring the incredible individuals across various categories who have made a lasting impact in the health sector. @hiha_awards @nbstv @Jackynakabira @winterzie @BMudarshiru @katswincey @rnantanda @brucekirenga #HIHA2024

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Avatar Wilber Sabiiti @sabiitiwwilber ·
14 Nov

A moment with Dr Willy Ssengooba as we attended a session on closing gaps for diagnosis of drug resistant tuberculosis @WillySsengooba @Infection_StAnd @TBtrials_StAnd @StAndMedicine @Lung_Institute @MakerereCHS Willy is @EDCTP Junior fellow in molecular microbiology.

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13 Nov

Delighted to have joined colleagues for a TriAD working lunch in Bali Indonesia. @Infection_StAnd @StAndMedicine @Lung_Institute @CAPRISAOfficial @NIMRMbeya @NIMR_Tanzania @TBtrials_StAnd @EDCTP @EDCTP3 @KNCVTBPlus_NL @NNtinginya @UNITE4TB @EPHIEthiopia @irce_ihvn

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Admin October 21, 2024

MLI Project Update: FRESHAIR4Life Empowering Adolescents

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Admin September 26, 2024

Post-Doctoral Position Available at Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda)

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Admin August 22, 2024

Institute Showcases CONAT Program at Dr. Musenero’s Thanksgiving Event in Butebo District

Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges
Admin August 21, 2024

Col. Nakalema Engages Top Academicians to Address Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation Challenges

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Admin August 16, 2024

Exciting Collaboration Talks with GSK Representatives

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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