📢 Join us for an insightful webinar on “Air Pollution and Children’s Respiratory Health” hosted by the Makerere University Lung Institute as part of the Day of Lung Science 2025 events. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 12th March 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 – …
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 …
Makerere University Lung Institute continues groundbreaking work in the TOKOMEZA Ebola Vaccine Trial. This trial employs the ring vaccination strategy, a targeted approach where contacts of confirmed Ebola cases and their contacts are vaccinated to create a protective “ring” around …
Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI), in collaboration with the LIGHT Consortium, engaged parliamentarians ON the TB Caucus to discuss ongoing TB research and the urgent need for increased investment in TB innovations. Our research focuses on improving TB diagnosis, treatment, …
At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pathogen Economy Biosciences Park, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda, officiated as the Guest of Honor, emphasizing the government’s commitment to advancing local health innovations. During the event, Dr. Monica Musenero, …
Date: Wednesday, 19th February 2025Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (EAT)Location: Online (Register via this link) Theme: A Just Transition to Clean Household Energy in sub-Saharan Africa: A Global Public Health and Climate Priority Summary: As part of the 10th-anniversary celebrations …
📅 Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (East African Time)📍 Location: Online Bronchiectasis is a debilitating and under-recognized condition, especially in children. This webinar will delve into its epidemiology, assessment, and management to raise awareness …
Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, recently hosted a crucial meeting to explore strategies to address Uganda’s graduate unemployment, which stands at 15.2 percent according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The meeting aimed to consolidate ideas into a …
In a momentous occasion for the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (CHS), Prof. Bruce Kirenga, the Director of the Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI), has been elected as the new Principal of the College. He takes over from Prof. …