Welcome to the MakSPH@70 Celebrations!

We’re excited to invite you to join us on 13th December 2024, at 1:00 PM, as we commemorate a remarkable milestone—70 years of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) shaping the future of public health.

From our humble beginnings in the 1950s as the Department of Preventive Medicine to becoming a beacon of excellence in Africa, MakSPH has been at the forefront of public health education, research, and service.

This year’s celebration comes with two exciting highlights:

• The launch of our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, setting a bold vision for the next five years.
• Our transition to an independent entity, ushering in a new chapter of autonomy starting January 2025.

Venue: Makerere University School of Public Health Auditorium, Eastern Gate, Main Campus

Live session attendance via Zoom: https://bit.ly/MakSPHat70

Host: Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe
Chief Guest: Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Deputy Speaker, Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, Member of Parliament, Ruhinda County, Mitooma District
VIP Guest: Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Member of Parliament, Kinkizi East Constituency, Kanungu District

Speakers:

• H.E. William “Bill” Bent, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Uganda
• Representative from the U.S. Government
• Ms. Lorna Magara, Chairperson, Council Makerere University
• Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health
  
  Representative from Ministry of Health
  Representative from WHO, Uganda Country Office
   

HASHTAG: #MakSPHat70 
Slogan:��Shaping Health, Empowering the Future

MakSPH’s story is one of impact and transformation—building a skilled workforce, driving life-saving research, and forming partnerships that resonate locally and globally. From addressing urgent health challenges to influencing policies that shape our world, the legacy continues.

We warmly welcome alumni, partners, and friends to reflect on our shared journey, celebrate our present achievements, and dream together of a brighter, healthier future for Uganda and beyond.

Let’s make it a celebration to remember. Stay tuned for updates via #MakSPHat70, and we can’t wait to see you there!