Researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) are urging the Ugandan government to boost healthcare funding to enhance reproductive health services. Dr. Dinah Amongin, an obstetrics and gynecology expert at MakSPH, has expressed concern about the lack of access to family planning methods, which forces women to use less preferred options due to […]
“Makerere has made me who I am today; it has nurtured me from a degree holder to a professor, and I will do all that is possible to support this institution” remarked Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba the outgoing Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA) as he handed over office to the Acting […]
By Joseph Odoi A Consortium of Researchers from Makerere University School of Public Health/Resilient Africa Network (MakSPH/RAN), Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Somero Uganda together with Safe Bangle Technologies have rolled out a real time domestic violence reporting bracelet. This roll out was made possible with support from the United States Agency for International Development […]
Makerere University’s vision for blended learning which was adopted during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, is on track, the Acting Vice Chancellor (VC) who doubles as the Deputy VC Prof Umar Kakumba has said. Prof Umar Kakumba said Makerere has already integrated Open, Distance and e-learning (ODeL) into the teaching and learning of students. He […]
The Institute of African Studies (IAS) at the University of Ghana, with funding support from the Open Society Foundation, is calling for applications for post-doctoral fellowships as part of the Gender Equitable and Transformative Social Policy for Post-COVID-19 Africa (GETSPA) Project. Focus of the fellowships For Phase 2 of GETSPA, the project has selected themes […]
By Okeya John & Davidson Ndyabahika As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Africa, it brought with it a wave of unprecedented challenges, impacting economies, social dynamics, and political structures. National healthcare systems were particularly strained, prompting governments to implement various strategies to combat the virus and its repercussions. Among these measures were the introduction of […]
The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is officially 30 years old. The 30-year milestone is a unique opportunity to reflect on EPRC’s journey, acknowledge its influential contributions and contributors, and envision a future of continued excellence in evidence-based socio-economic research and policy analysis in Uganda and beyond. Dates The open day is scheduled for February […]
Five of the best researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) were during the 74th graduation ceremony recognized for their outstanding contribution to the body of knowledge. They included Dr. Enoch Matovu with 48 publications, Dr. Eddy Wampande with 37, Prof. Denis Byarugaba with 36, Dr. Kato Drago with 33 […]
Shafik Senkubuge, 24, is set to graduate from the Makerere University with a Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Health Science on January 29. Before becoming one of #Mak74thGrad’s stars from the College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), he faced financial constraints and personal challenges, but found the wisdom and resilience for his academic prowess to shine […]
A new study in Uganda has shown a significant increase in oxygen access and pulse oximetry among neonates and children in health facilities. Preliminary findings published in The Lancet, the world’s highest-impact medical and academic journal show the positive impact of a diverse oxygen systems strengthening intervention on diagnosis, oxygen therapy use, and mortality rates. […]