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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
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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

    Lung related news all over the world.

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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?

    1_15 - Photo
    MLI Press March 9, 2026

    10 Years of Makerere University Lung Institute

    MLI on Social Media

    Avatar Lung Institute, Makerere University @lung_institute ·
    7 Jun

    Prof. @brucekirenga is not only a distinguished scientist and clinician but also the Founder and Director of the @Lung_Institute

    Through his visionary leadership, stewardship and commitment to research excellence, he has worked alongside a dedicated team.

    @katswincey

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    Avatar Melina Platas @melinaplatas ·
    6 Jun

    We have an incredible team. Thanks to all and especially the frontline healthcare workers who risk their lives trying to save others. We can't see you but we see you.

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    Avatar Lung Institute, Makerere University @lung_institute ·
    6 Jun

    RT @kasujja: The reason Uganda continues to defeat Ebola?

    Dr Misaki Wayengera
    Dr Henry Kyobe Bosa
    Prof Bruce Kirenga
    Prof Pauline Byaki…

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    Avatar Misaki Wayengera @mwayengera ·
    6 Jun

    Thank you @kasujja; there are a lot more people involve here—we simply offer leadership. From the cleaner who washes the floors; the Red Cross staff who helps triage, ambulance drivers, surveillance teams, laboratory guys etc. Thank you for recognizing them🧎🏽‍♂️🙏

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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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