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VC’s Message to Students - End of First Semester 2018/19 Exams

Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

NARO-Mak18 Ends by Tabling 15-point Conference Communique

The State Minister for Agriculture Hon. Christopher Kibazanga (2nd R) with L-R: Chairman Board of Directors-NARO, Prof. Joseph Obua, The Director General NARO-Dr. Ambrose Agona and Principal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity-Prof. John David Kabasa at the closing ceremony of the 2nd NARO-Mak Conference, 15th November 2018, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda

Agriculturalists Advised on Integrating Gender in Research as NARO-Mak18 Closes

Ms. Forough E. Olinga, a Gender Mainstreaming and Training Consultant (R) with Session Chair and Principal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity-Prof. John David Kabasa (L) on Day4 of the NARO-Mak Conference, 15th November 2018, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda

New Policy brief on Preventing Nutrient Loss and Waste Launched at NARO-Mak Conference

Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny (4th R) flanked by Dr. Wilberforce Kisamba Mugerwa (4th L), H.E. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime (3rd L), Prof. Patrick Webb (L), Director GloPAN-Prof. Sandy Thomas (2nd L), Mak PI INSBIZ-Dr. Dorothy Nakimbugwe (3rd R), FAO's Ms. Beatrice Okello (2nd R) and the Session Chair-Mr. Baguma T. Richard (R) launches the Policy Brief on Preventing Nutrient Loss and Waste Across the Food System on Day2 of the NARO-Mak Conference, 13th November 2018, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda

Undernutrition and Obesity in Uganda a Big Concern-H.E Rhoda Tumusiime

L-R: Dr. Daniel Waiswa (Mak), Dr. Ahmed Kablan (USAID), Prof. Patrick Webb (Tufts University), Dr. Yona Baguma (NARO and Session Chair), H.E. Rhoda Tumusiime and Edgar (WFP) during the opening session on Day2 of the NARO-Mak Conference, 13th November 2018, Kampala Uganda

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Gallant Makerereans,

You have been exemplary this semester, the kind of students any first class university; which Makerere is, would want to have.

You have worked hard in all aspects of university life.

You have won various prizes and most importantly, you helped bring the World University Netball Championship (2018); The Cup, to Uganda, and, you are working very hard to prepare for your examinations. Of course, I want every one of you to succeed!

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The 2nd NARO-Mak Joint Scientific Conference successfully ends with 15 point Conference Communique tabled before the Agricultural Minister for policy guidelines.

The 2nd Joint NARO-Mak Joint Scientific conference & 1st Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition Annual Scientific Symposium successfully ended on Thursday, 15th November 2018 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.

NARO-Mak18 Ends by Tabling 15-point Conference Communique

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Health

The Teaching Vaccine Economics Everywhere (TVEE) project organized its fourth workshop at the Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) from 5th – 7th November 2018 in Kampala, Uganda. The workshop focused on Economic Evaluation for Decision-Making in Immunization Programs was led by Chrispus Mayora (MakSPH), Dr. Lumbwe Chola (University of Wits), Dr. Fred Matovu (Makerere School of Economics) and Natalie Alfonso (Johns Hopkins University).

Fourth TVEE Workshop Concludes at MakSPH, Kampala

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Agriculturalists advised on Integrating Gender in Research for systematic, holistic, transformative and equitable development during the NARO-MAK Scientific Conference

Men and women play key roles in agricultural production, processing and natural resource management. However, youth and women face greater constraints in agricultural production.

Agriculturalists Advised on Integrating Gender in Research as NARO-Mak18 Closes

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A policy brief on preventing nutrient loss and waste across the food system was on Tuesday, 13th November, 2018 launched by the State Minister for Northern Uganda who is also Member of Parliament representing Zombo District Women Constituency Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, during the NARO–Makerere University (Mak) Conference at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.

New Policy brief on Preventing Nutrient Loss and Waste Launched at NARO-Mak Conference

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Undernutrition remains one of the biggest contributors to global child mortality linked to about 45% of deaths among children under the age of five. Meanwhile ten (10) million children are overweight with old people obesity on the rise especially amongst women.

While speaking during the NARO-Mak Conference on 13th November 2018, former African Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture H.E Rhoda Tumusiime informed participants that poor quality diet poses a greater threat to public health than either malaria, tuberculosis or measles.

Undernutrition and Obesity in Uganda a Big Concern-H.E Rhoda Tumusiime

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Makerere University’s Prof. Noble Banadda on Monday, 12th November 2018 officially became the first African recipient of the Pius XI Golden Medal Award. The exuberant Prof. Banadda in his communication to the Public Relations Office said.

“This afternoon on November 12, 2018, I met the Holy See, Pope Francis at the Vatican and he personally awarded me the Pius XI Golden Medal Award for Scientific Excellence and publication. It is a great honor to me as the first African recipient of the golden award.”

Prof. Noble Banadda – The First African Recipient of the Pius XI Golden Medal

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