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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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    Evidence Brief: LIGHT’s Impact and Legacy in Uganda

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    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

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    MLI Press January 28, 2026

    DOLS: Advances in digital X-ray technology and role in disease screening and diagnosis.

    MLI NEWSROOM

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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?

    1_15 - Photo
    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

    dolsfeb
    MLI Press February 18, 2026

    DOLS: Unlocking the power of Clinical trials

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    MLI Press January 28, 2026

    DOLS: Advances in digital X-ray technology and role in disease screening and diagnosis.

    MLI on Social Media

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    Avatar The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb ·
    30 Mar

    🧵 New research on TB:
    📉 Increasing treatment coverage in men + addressing gendered risk factors could significantly reduce TB incidence & mortality.

    A strong case for gender-responsive TB strategies.

    🔗 https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-026-01536-3
    #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth

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    30 Mar

    Join the Lung Institute Webinar Series for an insightful session on the effectiveness and safety of herbal therapies as adjuncts to standard diabetes care in Uganda, led by Dr. Davis Kibirige and moderated by Dr. Lumu William.
    🗓 31 March | ⏰ 7PM (EAT) | 🎓 CPD points

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    Avatar Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) @rkalyes1 ·
    27 Mar

    📢 Webinar Invitation

    🩺 Effectiveness and Safety of Three Herbal Drugs as Adjunct Therapies to Standard DM Care in Uganda
    🗓 Tuesday, 31st March 2026
    ⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM (EAT)

    🎤 Presenter: Dr. Davis Kibirige
    🎙 Moderator: Dr. Lumu William
    🔗 Register: https://t.ly/CzOig

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    Avatar Wilber Sabiiti @sabiitiwwilber ·
    26 Mar

    Day 3 and final day of the vaccine trial and implementation course. Dr Sabiiti of @Infection_StAnd @StAndMedicine @univofstandrews took the team through reflecting on the lessons learned on Day 2 including genetics and immunity, immunological end points, the role of the lab in

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    Latest News

    Education news all over the world.

    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

    dolsfeb
    MLI Press February 18, 2026

    DOLS: Unlocking the power of Clinical trials

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    MLI Press January 28, 2026

    DOLS: Advances in digital X-ray technology and role in disease screening and diagnosis.

    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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