Ebola Vaccine Trial Launched to Assess Safety and Immune Response The Solidarity Against Ebola Ring Vaccination Trial, implemented by the Makerere University Lung Institute, is now underway. This important study will evaluate the immunogenicity, safety, and effectiveness of candidate Ebola …
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 …
