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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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3492
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127
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2489
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80
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    Evidence Brief: LIGHT’s Impact and Legacy in Uganda

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    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

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    MLI Press February 18, 2026

    DOLS: Unlocking the power of Clinical trials

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    MLI Press April 13, 2026

    DOLS: When Asthma Meets Sickle Cell: What Every Clinician Should Know

    Screenshot 2026-03-25 183413
    MLI Press March 25, 2026

    Evidence Brief: LIGHT’s Impact and Legacy in Uganda

    MLI Press March 16, 2026

    DOLs Snoring: Good sleep or a Healthy Alarm?

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    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

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    MLI Press February 18, 2026

    DOLS: Unlocking the power of Clinical trials

    MLI on Social Media

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    1 May

    To the team moving the cheese in respiratory health your work is shifting systems, saving lives, and not going unnoticed. Keep leading the change. @brucekirenga @winterzie @emkansiime @MORDECAI1992 @ikimuli2020 @STIsecretariat @Makerere @MinofHealthUG @rnantanda

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    30 Apr

    Uganda has the talent and ideas to transform healthcare through innovation.” Dr. Monica Musenero @DrMusenero

    The unveiling of the National Biomedical Innovations Accelerator Program (BIOMIC) marks a bold step in supporting Ugandan scientists to develop, test, and scale local

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    Uganda has unveiled the National Biomedical Innovations Accelerator Program (BIOMIC), a major step toward accelerating homegrown biomedical solutions. Announced during #NationalScienceWeek, the initiative will support local innovators with funding, technical guidance, and

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    Latest News

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    WhatsApp Image 2026-04-13 at 13.55.18
    MLI Press April 13, 2026

    DOLS: When Asthma Meets Sickle Cell: What Every Clinician Should Know

    Screenshot 2026-03-25 183413
    MLI Press March 25, 2026

    Evidence Brief: LIGHT’s Impact and Legacy in Uganda

    MLI Press March 16, 2026

    DOLs Snoring: Good sleep or a Healthy Alarm?

    1_15 - Photo
    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

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    MLI Press February 18, 2026

    DOLS: Unlocking the power of Clinical trials

    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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