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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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    Latest News

    Lung news all over the world.

    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?

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    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

    MLI NEWSROOM

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    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?

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    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

    MLI on Social Media

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    13 May

    We’re hiring! Join the Clinical Trials Unit at the Lung Institute and help advance cutting edge lung health research.
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    13 May

    Breathlessness, chronic cough, bronchiectasis silently steals quality of life. But there’s hope. Pulmonary rehabilitation is proving to be a game changer in restoring function, independence, and dignity for patients with chronic lung disease.

    Join us for an insightful

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    12 May

    Happy #WorldNursesDay to our incredible nurses at the Lung Institute and around the world.

    Your compassion, resilience, and dedication save lives every day especially in respiratory care where every breath matters. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you today and

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    12 May

    Happy #WorldNursesDay to our incredible nurses at the Lung Institute and around the world.

    Your compassion, resilience, and dedication save lives every day especially in respiratory care where every breath matters. We see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you today and

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    Latest News

    Education news all over the world.

    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?

    1_15 - Photo
    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

    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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