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Uganda’s latest national HIV survey reveals lower viral suppression among adolescents and young adults living with HIV than among older adults, even as the country records substantial improvements in controlling the virus. The findings come from Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2025), a national household survey examining HIV prevalence and whether people living with […]
Mathematics is increasingly being applied beyond the classroom to help make sense of complex problems, explore possible solutions and support better decision-making in everyday life. From determining how public funds can sustain pension systems and identifying people at risk of disease to guiding investment decisions and optimising limited space, mathematical modelling provides a powerful way […]
Health experts from across Africa have called for stronger use of routine health data in planning, supervision and service delivery, noting that although countries are generating large amounts of health information, much of it is still not being used. The call came during a webinar hosted by the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) […]
September 29, 2026 – The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe hosted the 2nd National Inter University Debate Competition 2026 at School of Public Health Auditorium where Makerere University secured 2nd place in the grand finale, National level. The proceedings were witnessed by representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports, UNESCO […]
The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is inviting applications for a six-month professional traineeship programme for master’s graduates who have been affected by forced displacement with refugee status. This next cohort will run from November 2026 to April 2027 at RLRH offices in three locations: Nairobi, Kakuma refugee camp, and Kampala. The programme is designed for […]
For communities living along Uganda’s lakes and rivers, water hyacinth is more than an invasive weed. Its rapid spread can choke waterways, disrupt fishing and transportation, restrict access to water and interfere with livelihoods and essential community services. But what has for years been viewed primarily as an environmental menace could also become a source […]
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Rt. Hon. Eng. Asiimwe Jonard, visited the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) during his maiden official visit to Makerere University, commending the tremendous research work ongoing at CoVAB and across the University. In his remarks, the Minister noted that his visit to the University […]
By Jacinta Nakaye Uganda’s drive to strengthen science, technology and innovation took center stage as the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation toured Makerere University’s Centre for Biosecurity and Biomolecular Technology (CeBIOTECH). The centre is hosted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB). The visit aimed to assess the progress […]
Addressing members of the Media at the Vice Chancellor (VC)’s September 15, 2026 Press Conference, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe shared that Makerere University rose 295 places moving from 1,071st in 2025 to 776th in the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities. This is a noteworthy improvement on a global scale and on continental level, where […]
New Deputy Principal Prof. Eddy Joshua Walakira has pledged to build on the existing foundations at Makerere University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS), with a focus on strengthening research, innovation, partnerships and the college’s income-generating capacity. Prof. Walakira made the pledge on Monday, September 14, 2026, after officially taking over as Deputy Principal […]