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An Africa with healthy lungs.

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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Professionals
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Scientists trained
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Publications
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Foreign Followers
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Classes Complete
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Students Enrolled
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Certified Teachers

What Makes Us Spcecial?

Ensuring healthy lungs is what we do for Ugandans and beyond.

about-who

What we do

MLI runs several programs through its Departments of Education and Training.
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about-how

Efficiency

We are hinged on research and innovation to address the lung disease burden.
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How we work

A team of experts has been lined up to ensure you have healthy lungs.
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Our mission is lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care & training in Africa

Mission

Meet Our Team

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Prof Bruce J. Kirenga
MLI Managing Director
Prof. Charles Ibingira
Chair of the Board
Dr. Gerald Kayingo
Lung Consortium
Dr. William Worodria
Member
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A Great Place to Grow

In Pictures: Makerere University Lung Institute Dinner
MLI Press
December 2, 2025

In Pictures: Makerere University Lung Institute Dinner

In Pictures: 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium
MLI Press
December 2, 2025

In Pictures: 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium

PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
MLI Press
November 25, 2025

PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation
MLI Press
November 25, 2025

MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation

Makerere University Lung Institute expansion project site handed over
MLI Press
November 5, 2025

Makerere University Lung Institute expansion project site handed over

The Makerere University Lung Institute Cycling Event 2025 – a vibrant day of energy, teamwork, and awareness as we promote lung health and clean air for all.
MLI Press
October 17, 2025

The Makerere University Lung Institute Cycling Event 2025 – a vibrant day of energy, teamwork, and awareness as we promote lung health and clean air for all.