Makerere University Lung Institute, in partnership with CLEAN-Air (Africa), hosted a high-level engagement at Skyz Hotel, Naguru, focusing on the transition to clean household energy in sub-Saharan Africa. The discussions underscored the public health and climate benefits of scaling up …
The Institute proudly presented its Clinical Trials of Natural Therapeutics (CONAT) program during the Thanksgiving event held in Butebo district, hosted by Dr. Monica Musenero. The event provided a platform to highlight the progress and impact of CONAT, a cutting-edge …
Kampala, Uganda — Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), today held a significant meeting with leading academicians in the country. The meeting, conducted at SHIPU’s offices in Kampala, focused on addressing the pressing issues …
Burden of chronic lung diseases in Uganda Disease Prevalence Global Uganda COPD 13.5% Urban 9.7% Rural 4.5% Urban 12% Rural Asthma 8.5% 9.3% Lung cancer 13% all cancers 1.5% of all cancers, Kyadondo County
Journal and Research Conferences (JRC): During the weekly JRC meetings that take place on Fridays at 7:30 am, we discuss a wide range of new and emerging scientific evidence in lung health related research. This subsequently provides a platform to …
Strategies to resolve the gap in Adolescent Tuberculosis care in Uganda: The TEEN TB Project. Introduction: Strategies to promote health care-seeking behavior among adolescents are urgently needed. We piloted a project (TEEN TB project) aimed at improving uptake of tuberculosis …
The primary objective of the COVEP study is to assess the effectiveness & the determinants of effectiveness of China manufactured COVID-19 vaccines & other COVID-19 vaccines in the Ugandan adult population. Secondary objectives: To determine the overall and product-specific effectiveness …
