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In April 2024, USAID's Agency for All Project hosted an interactive course, "Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Programming: Integrating Agency, Social Norms, and Gender." Enthusiastic participants…

As the occurrence of extreme weather events such as floods and landslides occasioned by climate change increase, several efforts are needed to contribute to building resilience in communities.…

Dr. David Musoke, a distinguished Senior Lecturer at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), has been elected President of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH)…

By John Okeya   The seven fellows are part of the inaugural 2023 cohort of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program, a yearlong fellowship training offered by Makerere University School…

On Wednesday 17th April 2024, over 70 researchers, faculty, students and other stakeholders converged at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and online for a research dissemination…

Professor John Tuhe Kakitahi, a luminary in the field of public health nutrition has left an indelible mark on the landscape of healthcare in Uganda and beyond. At the age of 84, Professor Kakitahi…

By John Okeya The Dean Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, has advocated for the integration of social innovations in health as a pivotal strategy towards…

We are excited to share  our 2023 Makerere University School of Public Health annual report.  Our annual report captures some of the accomplishments over the year- 2023 plus the impact we have made…

By John Okeya KAMPALA, Uganda — In a bid to revolutionize family planning (FP) programs both locally and globally, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with Makerere University School of Public…

Strengthening antimicrobial stewardship through a nurse-led program in Mukono District Hospital, Uganda, is a project led by Dr. Stephen Mepham, Dr. Esther Buregyeya, and Dr. Geoffrey Kasirye of…

Photo credits to Uganda Red Cross Society We are delighted to present the executive summary of our study titled "Understanding and Preventing Drowning in Uganda." This study aimed to evaluate the…

  In the global fight against malaria, there are stories of hope and determination alongside persistent challenges. While some nations today celebrate monumental victories against this relentless…