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Makerere University has appointed Dr. Suzanne N. Kiwanuka as the new head of the Department of Health Policy Planning and Management (HPPM). Dr. Suzanne Kiwanuka takes over from Dr. Elizabeth Ekirapa…

Since 2018, the world holds the International Snakebite Awareness every September 19 to increase the populations’ knowledge of this ignored medical crisis.  Each year 5.4 million people are bitten by…

Makerere University through the School of Public Health (MakSPH) in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) has today joined the rest of the world to commemorate…

Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Ms. Doreen Tuhebwe (MakSPH), and colleagues Dr. Funmilola M. Ola Olorun, (University of Ibadan), Dr. Allysha Maragh-Bass, (FHI 360), Amandari Kanagaratnam, Jean Christophe Fotso…

For the first time, a legal environment assessment has been conducted for key populations in Uganda with regard to HIV. With the support of concerned partners and key policy makers, the expertise of…

Makerere University School of Public Health Grants Administration Secretariat (MakSPH–GAS) has trained 25 early career researchers from Makerere University in Competitive Grant Writing. The…

After an illustrious 28-year career, Makerere University School of Public Health’s Former Dean Prof. William Bazeyo officially retired from university service. Dr. Bazeyo, a Professor of…

Makerere University School of Public Health has graduated after exceptional performance in third and final Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA), conducted by Jhpiego, an international, non-profit…

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) has awarded 10 journalists from local and national media at the climax of the 2-day symposium on National Road Safety and Mobility Symposium 2022…

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to announce a Master of Environmental and Occupational Health (MEOH) that has finally been approved by the National Council for Higher…

An illustration of a sex worker on the street. Internet Photo The number HIV infected female sex workers have increased to 45%, especially among women aged 30-49 years. A new study has revealed that…

The Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) Hub for Eastern Africa is inviting applications for support to the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Services Research (…