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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
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127
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2489
Scientists trained
80
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    MLI Press August 26, 2026

    ICER Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue

    MLI Press May 7, 2026

    Bridging the Gap in Asthma Care: Uganda’s Call for Urgent Action on Access to Lifesaving Inhalers

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    MLI Press April 13, 2026

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

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    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?

    MLI NEWSROOM

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    MLI Press August 26, 2026

    ICER Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue

    MLI Press May 7, 2026

    Bridging the Gap in Asthma Care: Uganda’s Call for Urgent Action on Access to Lifesaving Inhalers

    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?

    MLI on Social Media

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    At the Makerere Bioethics Conference, @RangaSolomon presents on Beyond Research Ethics Committee Approval: Experiences of Administrative Clearance for Research in Uganda.

    Also in attendance is Dr. Gerald Kayingo, one of the founding members of Lung Consortium International a

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    10 Nov

    Afternoon Health Quiz: Myth or fact? Here are 5 quick questions about vaping, smoke and the air you breathe. See how many you get right.
    👉 https://takebackyourbreath.ipcrg.org

    #TakeBackYourBreath #FreshAir4Life
    @katswincey @MinofHealthUG @iquitsmokingcig @TobaccoFreeKids @uhca_ug

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    9 Nov

    Did you know that Vapes, smoke and dirty air can take people's breath, energy and control. #TakeBackYourBreath #LungInstituteUG @MinofHealthUG @brucekirenga @katswincey @rnantanda @ikimuli2020 @ipcrg @MakSPH
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    4 Nov

    📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DISEASE MODELLING FELLOWSHIP

    Are you a Ugandan professional working in health or research with a background in a quantitative or health-related discipline?

    The Lung Institute through the AFRITRAC project, invites applications for a 6-month Disease

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    Latest News

    Education news all over the world.

    icer posotr
    MLI Press August 26, 2026

    ICER Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue

    MLI Press May 7, 2026

    Bridging the Gap in Asthma Care: Uganda’s Call for Urgent Action on Access to Lifesaving Inhalers

    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?

    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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