The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Makerere University in collaboration with the University of Liverpool (UoL) received funding from the UK Medical Research Council to build research capacity in Drug Safety Science in Uganda. This project seeks to develop a robust research programme to strengthen local capacity to identify and address the challenges of drug […]
The Rockefeller Foundation, an American private philanthropy, donated US$100,000, which Makerere University will use towards the construction of a new School of Public Health (MakSPH) building in celebration of the University’s centenary this year. Following a visit by The Rockefeller Foundation team and a tour of the MakSPH construction site located at Makerere University Main Campus, Mr. William Asiko, […]
By Juliet Aweko The burden of Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and associated outbreaks remain a major threat to populations across Africa. Over 30 million children below the age of five are affected by VPDs and more than half a million of these die every year – representing 58% of the global VPD related deaths. Immunization is […]
It is with great pleasure that I present to you the second Annual Report of the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), which captures our performance for the year 2021-2022. The Centre is committed to demonstrating integrated thinking and value creation for our stakeholders, as well as sustainability for the future as we work towards […]
As mental health gains recognition as a critical aspect of overall well-being, a pioneering study is set to delve into its integration in schools, communities and healthcare units across Uganda. With funding from the World Bank, this landmark study titled; “Assessing the Extent of Integration of Mental Health Services into Primary Healthcare, Community and Schools” […]
The Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program is a 5-year CDC-supported collaboration of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Health Information Systems Program (HISP Uganda). Highlights of the METS March 2023 Newsletter
By Davidson Ndyabahika & Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa A new study conducted in Uganda has unveiled the prevalence of epilepsy and identified significant barriers to treatment. The study conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health in partnership with Ministry of Health and Duke Global Neurosurgery and neurology, utilized community-based screening methods, found that urgent action […]
The Grant writing and publication project, a partnership project between Makerere University (Mak) in Uganda and Michigan State University (MSU) in the U.S, was officially launched on Tuesday 21, March 2023, at Makerere University Yusuf Lule (formerly Central Teaching Facility CTF2) Auditorium. The event was attended by representatives from both universities, including early career researchers […]
The Uganda Dental Association (UDA) will undertake several activities to mark the World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated annually on March 20th. This year’s theme is “Be Proud of Your Mouth.” The activities will include: Oral health is an essential part of overall health, yet it is often neglected. Dental problems can cause significant […]
Stakeholders pledged to work together to address the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Uganda and beyond. The pledge was made at the NCDs Symposium held on Saturday 4th March 2023 and hosted by Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), as a member of the Alliance of Research Universities in Africa (ARUA) NCD […]