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🎉 MLI celebrates 10 years

A decade of advancing lung health — celebrate with us from 26 - 27 November 2025.
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  • Hybrid: Onsite + Online
  • Location: Makerere University, Kampala
  • Date: 26 - 27 Nov 2025
A decade of impact in Lung Health
Date:

27 Nov 2025

Time:

09:00–17:00 EAT

Venue

College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

Format

Ceremony • Keynotes • Panels • Networking

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Why Attend

Celebrate, connect, and shape the next decade

Join partners, alumni, students, and communities to reflect on impact, showcase innovations, and launch new collaborations.
View Our Impact @10

Impact

A decade of lung health leadership

From clinics to communities, MLI’s work has advanced prevention, care, and policy across Uganda and beyond.

Community

Hybrid and inclusive

Attend on campus or join online. Engage in keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions designed for all stakeholders.

Future

Roadmap for the next 10 years

Help co-create priorities for research, training, and service — with equity and collaboration at the core.

Programme

Two days of celebration and learning

A Decade of Advancing Lung Science and Health for all through Research, Training, and Clinical Care. Download the full concept and program here.
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Day 1

Anniversary Ceremony

4:00PM - 10:00PM Anniversary & Fundraising Dinner

Anniversary ceremony first, then Fundraising Dinner shall follow

Day 2

Lung Science & Health Symposium

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Lung Science & Health Symposium

State-of-the-art plenary sessions and Skills building workshops

Registration

How to register

Reserve your seat in minutes. You’ll receive a confirmation with onsite details or a Zoom link for virtual attendance.
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Provide your name, contact, affiliation/Institution, and comments etc.

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Get your badge QR (onsite) or Zoom link (online).

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Participate

Ways to join

Onsite at Makerere

Attend ceremonies, sessions, and the networking mixer.

Scan your QR badge for fast check-in.

Online via Zoom

Watch live-streamed keynotes and panels.

Join moderated Q&A and polls.

Engage & connect

Contribute to the 10-year roadmap sessions.

Network with peers, alumni, and partners.

Speakers

Featured Speakers

Below is a list of some of the guest speakers at the event

Venue

Makerere University, Kampala

College of Health Sciences. Directions and access details will be shared closer to the date.
Contact organisers
Onsite celebration at Makerere University
Makerere University Conference Hall
MLI Expansion Project Plan

The Team

Event Organising Committee

Prof
Prof. Bruce J. Kirenga

Managing Director

Simon Walusimbi
Dr. Simon Walusimbi

Chair Central Organising Committee

Ivan Kimuli
Dr. Ivan Kimuli

Co Chair Central Organising Committee​

Damali Nalwanga
Dr. Damalie Nalwanga

Co Chair Central Organising Committe​e

Winscelaus Katagira
Dr. Winceslaus Katagira

Scientific Sub-Committee

Rebecca Nantanda
Dr. Rebecca Nantanda

Scientific Sub-Committee

Dr
Dr. Winters Muttamba

Program Sub-Committee

Dr
Dr. Joseph Byamugisha

Program Sub-Committee

Solomon Ranga
Mr. Solomon Ranga

Program Sub-Committee

Zahra Namuli
Ms. Zahara Namuli

Publicity and Documentation

Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa
Mr. Tatumwa B Desmond

Publicity and Documentation

Jackline Nakabira
Ms. Jackline Nakabira

Secretariat

Immaculate Akugizibwe
Ms. Immaculate Akugizibwe

Secretariat

Jesca Mucyo
Ms. Mucyo Jesca

Secretariat

Caroline Nabagala
Ms. Caroline Nabagala

Secretariat

Michael Agaba
Mr. Michael Agaba

Secretariat

Ms
Ms. Mukashyaka Claudine

Secretariat

Maria Ssekimpi
Dr. Maria Ssekimpi

Secretariat

christine Nakassenge
Ms. Christine Nakasenge

Secretariat

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Ms. Joan Aine

Secretariat

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Mr. Isaac Kakooza

Secretariat

Mr
Mr. Emmanuel Kansiime Muntu

Budget and Strategic Liasion

Mordecai Tayebwa 2
Mr. Mordecai Tayebwa

Budget and Strategic Liasion

Simon Mugambe
Mr. Simon Mugambe

Budget and Strategic Liasion

Andrew Ggombya
Mr. Andrew Edward Gombya

Budget and Strategic Liasion

moureen ankunda
Ms. Moureen Atukunda

Budget and Strategic Liasion

Sponsors & partners

Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners

FAQs

Things to know

Is registration required?

Yes. Please register in advance to receive your badge QR or Zoom link.

Will sessions be recorded?

Keynotes and select panels will be recorded and shared with registered participants.

What is the dress code?

Smart casual. Branded or cultural attire is welcome for the celebration day.

How can I propose a spotlight?

Contact the organisers with a 150-word summary of your proposed contribution.

MLI@10 IN THE NEWS

MLI@10 Updates

Print
PROGRAMME AND ABSTRACT BOOK FOR THE MLI 3RD LUNG SCIENCE AND HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
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MLI@10: Empowering Students Through Lung Health Mentorship and Innovation
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Makerere University Lung Institute expansion project site handed over

Contact

Get in touch

For questions about registration, programme, or accessibility.

Dr. Simon Walusimbi

Email: simonwalusimbi@gmail.com

Dr. Ivan Kimuli

Email: simonwalusimbi@gmail.com

Zahra Namuli

Email: simonwalusimbi@gmail.com

MLI Proposed New Location

We look forward to celebrating 10 years of MLI with you.

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