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Thank you, Dr. @tegegny ! World Health Organization Representative to Uganda, January 2018 – July 2024. @ProfNawangwe @RhodaWanyenze

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Ms. Faith ATAI is our best student for this year's #Mak71stGrad . She obtained 1st-Class Honors CGPA of 4.46 in #BEHS . Her journey to success is inspirational. She was forced out of school at age 15 during the #LRA insurgence in #Teso , in eastern #Uganda

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

In this edition of Makerere University’s 73rd graduation ceremony slated to run from February 13-17, 2023, we bring you the story of @allan_ssembuusi , who against all odds, rose from a house boy to a First-Class student.

From Working as a Houseboy to Being the Best in School: Ssembuusi's Story of Overcoming Hardships...

Against all odds, Allan Ssembuusi -Mayengo rose from a house boy to a First-Class student. In this episode of Makerere University’s week-long 73rd graduation ceremony slated to run from February...

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@MakSPH

2 years

Ogweng Kizito, our 1st year BEHS student lost his bicycle & has been walking from Luzira to @MakSPH -Mulago for his lectures. We have thru Department of Disease Control & Environmental Health agreed to replace it upon learning of his humble story, to support him attain his dream.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Carol Esther Nabbanja is set to graduate with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (BEHS) from Makerere School of Public Health. With a CGPA of 4.61, she is the best-graduating student in the school this year. #Mak73Grad

Rising to the Top: Carol Nabbanja's Journey to Becoming the Best Graduating Student from Makerere...

Carol Esther Nabbanja, 22, is set to graduate with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (BEHS) from the Makerere School of Public Health as the best-graduating student in...

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

From juggling work and School, Ms. Irene Nakaziba, the Mayuge Town Council Health Inspector will be graduating with a First Class of @Makerere with 4.60 CGPA. Congratulations Nakaziba! #Mak72Grad #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye —Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics on your promotion to full Professor @Makerere . It’s so fulfilling to see your talent and hard work being perceived and rewarded. Congratulations Prof. Naz! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Professor David Serwadda, a Disease Control and Public Health Expert has warned that the usage of gloves by untrained people in general population is likely to do more harm than good. He says people who wear gloves are more likely to get infected with #COVID19 or spread it.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

To day, we honor Dr. Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Associate Professor of Epidemiology for his dedicated service to @Makerere . He will be retiring from Makerere University service at the end of April 2022. Thank you @fred_mangen for Building for Future! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

7 months

Our Dean, Professor @RhodaWanyenze has today received @Makerere University Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award, 2023 as the best overall female researcher in the past five years. We congratulate her on this milestone @CeshCentre @ProfNawangwe @MakerereNews #Mak74thGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

We congratulate Dr. Peter Waiswa @waiswap who has been rated expert in Infant Mortality globally by Expertscape's PubMed-based algorithms. The recognition is based scholarly writing about Infant Mortality over the past 10 years. Congratulations Peter!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

After 28 years of dedicated service to Makerere University, we say thank you to Professor @WilliamBazeyo . You have left a mark at @MakSPH and particularly @MakSPH . Thank you and may you enjoy your retirement! Never say good bye!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

7 months

Meet James Muleme, a record-breaking PhD graduate at #Mak74thGrad . His study revealed a 25% prevalence of ESBL-Ec in healthy households, indicating community presence and showcased multi-drug resistance; carbapenem, colistin resistance genes. Read more |

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

🎓🎉 So proud of all the 169 graduates from the School of Public Health, including 44 with Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences, 123 Master's, and 2 PhDs. A huge accomplishment, well done! #FuturePublicHealthLeaders #Mak73rdGrad #MakerereUniversity #EducationMatters 🎓🎓🎓

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 months

Special congratulations to Dr. @DavidMusoke14 on being elected President Elect of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH). Dr. Musoke will take over as President of the IFEH from Dr. Bruno Cvetkovic from Croatia in 2026. Cheers!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

We take the pleasure to congratulate Dr. Elizeus Rutebemberwa, the Deputy Dean #MakSPH upon his promotion to a rank of Professor of @Makerere . He is now a Professor of Health systems management in the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management Congs! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Uganda is looking forward to hosting @DrTedros DG @WHO come this 🗓️29th June at the #WorldHealthSummit Regional meeting Africa. The event is organized by @Makerere & @GovUganda . He will deliver a keynote speech on the topic “COVID-19 across the WHO African region." #M8Alliance

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Construction of our new home is currently taking shape at @MakerereU Main Campus. This building will enable us to train more public health professionals. For long, @MakSPH has been constrained by limited office space to accommodate trainees, staff, and different projects.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

A cake with masks on! Congratulations Dr. Arthur Bagonza on your successful defense of your Ph.D. #Mak71stGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

In 2018, Wejuli Junior Mike lost his @Mastercard Scholarship after his @UNEB_UG results for A'Level came back and he had not performed as expected. This is when @HESFBUG answered his financial prayers & now he graduates with 1st Class of 4.45 @Makerere #Mak72Grad #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub/ sanitizer or thoroughly wash using soap and water. Together in the fight against #COVID19

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

9 months

🚨PhD Defense @DrNanyeenya will be defending his PhD on the topic " Viral Non-Suppression, Perceptions and Effectiveness of Intensive Adherence Counselling among People Living with HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Therapy with Low-Level Viraemia in Uganda." 🔗

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Dr. Seth Berkley ( @GaviSeth ) CEO of @gavi , the Vaccine Alliance is set to receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree of @Makerere on Monday 17th May 2021. The citation will be done in a blended ceremony virtually here #Mak71stGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Ms. Atai Faith, our best student for the Bachelor of Environmental Health Science joins Hon. @AdekeAnna the Soroti Woman MP at the @Makerere University #Mak71stGrad ceremony who also graduated with a Masters Degree in Law. @MakerereNews Congratulations!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Join Dr. @RhodaWanyenze , Professor and Dean, @MakSPH in a panel discussion on @Makerere ’s ground-breaking health research and innovation over the last century and how it can be leveraged to improve #PublicHealth . Join here #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

10 months

We extend heartfelt congratulations to our Dean, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze , the award winner for the Not-For-Profit (NGOs) NED 2023 award. She was considered for her outstanding role on various Boards & as the current Board Chairperson @bayloruganda . Congratulations! #LEADNEDAwards23

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

9 months

Congratulations @DrNanyeenya on successfully defending your PhD! This incredible achievement marks the culmination of your dedication, hard work, and expertise and we congratulate you on your successful leadership of the PhD Forum at MakSPH. Good luck!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Keep flying higher! Congratulations Dr. John Chrysostom Ssempebwa —Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health on your promotion to Associate Professor @Makerere #MakerereAt100

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@MakSPH

7 months

Dr. Bunoti Sarah Nantono, one of the 132 PhD graduands in the #Mak74thGrad on Monday, secured approval for her PhD Adolescent Care intervention from @NCDCUg . At 64, she fulfilled her goal of studying early adolescent reproductive health. Read her story

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

A big thank you to the @RockefellerFdn for their generous donation of USD $100,000 towards the construction of a new @Makerere #MakSPH building. This new building will not only provide a modern learning environment but also contribute to the improvement of public health in Africa

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

25 days

We are delighted to welcome to @Makerere , the pioneer class of our Taught PhD in Public Health program. This three-year, full-time PhD aims to train the next generation of public health leaders in academia and research.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Keep informed and learn more for a #COVIDFreeUG . Join our dean @RhodaWanyenze as she unpacks Social distancing; a term applied to certain actions that are taken by Public Health officials to stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease with @ntvuganda 's @jkkarungi

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Congratulations Dr. Arthur Bagonza, Mr. Solomon Wafula, Ms. Catherine Ninsiima, Mr. Rawlance Ndejjo, Mr. Bonny Enock Balugaba & Mr. Frederick Oporia on winning the @MakSPH Small Grants for early-career scholars. Details here:

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

6 months

Our new auditorium is primed to become a versatile hub for corporate meetings, conferences, student activities, and more. We are unveiling. 🗓️Friday, March 15, 2024

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

6 months

H.E @Karin_Boven , Ambassador of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 to Uganda 🇺🇬 officiated the launch of our newly constructed State of The Art Auditorium, a multipurpose hall equipped with the latest technical Audio-Visual upgrades.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

First class! Congratulations Ms. Tabitha Audo upon being the overall best student of Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences. #Mak72Grad We are delighted that the course has already made a huge difference to the lives and career prospects of our students. #MakerereAt100

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@MakSPH

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The Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics @Makerere has commenced a five-day training program in Basic Data Analysis, running from July 15th to Friday, July 19th, 2024. This is an intensive course designed to enhance participants' skills in conducting basic health data analysis.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

It was great catch up for the two old friends, Prof. David Serwadda and Prof. Fred Wabwire at the farewell dinner. The two are former classmates at @MedicalSchool in 1977. Dr. Fred touched thousands of lives through teaching, research with humility & excellence #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Warmest congratulations on your graduation Mr. Mutyaba Huzaifah in your Masters of Arts in Public Administration! Mr. Mutyaba is the Assistant Administrator (Academic Affairs) in Department of Epidemiology and Bio-statistics @MakSPH @ProfNawangwe . #MakerereAt100 #Mak72ndGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

" @KiiraMotors has been asked to produce these ventilators. With the funding from Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation we have the capacity to produce 40 ventilators to supplement the 55 existing ones in the country," @ProfNawangwe

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

This morning, we are hosting the 5th Graduation of Fellows of the Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, at Imperial Royale Hotel. This is a tripartite Public Health Workforce Capacity building program of the @MinofHealthUG , @MakSPH and the @CDCGlobal . #PHFP2019Graduation

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

@MakSPH Dean Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze presenting the graduands to the Chancellor for conferment and award of Degrees of Makerere University #Mak71stGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

With support from @GovUganda through @RIFMakerere , a team of researchers at @Makerere School of Public Health has mentored a team of undergraduate students to come up with the Vitex (e-) Medical Pandemic Assistance Tool (eMPAT) development. #MakRIFResearch #MakRIFInnovation

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

We congratulate our faculty, Dr. AMONGIN Dinah on her Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of @Makerere she earned today. She studied the magnitude & explanation for repeat adolescent birth and its later life consequences in Uganda. #MakerereAt100 #Mak72ndGrad

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

"We are on the road to introducing two new vaccines; the malaria vaccine and the Hepatitis B birth dose, all championed by @gavi and with the support of Dr. Seth." - @JaneRuth_Aceng #ThePowerofVaccines #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

In 2010, Prof. Nambooze was honored by @Makerere as having been among the 10 most outstanding female professors of all time. In 2011 Recognized by the Ugandan government and awarded the nation's Class Five award for her stainless service to the nation. #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

In the new normal and ahead of the planned easing of the lockdown, masks are definitely going to be part of our lives to slow down the infection and spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19). @MinofHealthUG has since issued guidelines on the use of masks. Catch them here... #COVIDFreeUG

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

9 months

Dr. @isunju_j will be presenting key findings from Uganda’s Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (VAA) at the #COP28UAE alongside @DianaAtwine @DrNabaasa from @MinofHealthUG today December 3rd, 2023, | 11:40–12:50 | Uganda Pavilion | Dubai | UAE. #ClimateAction

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Our best student this year @FaithAtai 's story featured in @newvisionwire today. Check out her story on Page 14. She narrates how she made it to First Class @MakerereU

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

5 months

Today, @MakSPH celebrates a successful partnership with @WHO in advancing public health in Uganda. Teams lead by @tegegny and @RhodaWanyenze reflected on the 46 projects including several strategic information and policy outputs over the past five years at @WHOUganda

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

7 months

We have concluded day one of the two-day Proposal Writing Workshop for our Masters students, thanks to the initiative by the Dean, @RhodaWanyenze . The purpose is to fast-track Graduate Students’ progress towards completion and submission of Research Proposals.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

5 months

This afternoon Dr. @isunju_j , @Makerere School of Public Health, Kampala, joins @WHO 's Climate Change and Health Unit to discuss Uganda Country experience: planning a climate change and health V&A assessment, work supported by @RockefellerFdn . Register

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

As we close the year and move into 2021, all of us at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) wish you good health and prosperity in the new year.

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@MakSPH

2 months

We thank you! H.E. @Karin_Boven and the people of Netherlands @NLinUganda through @NufficGD , for supporting infrastructure, research, and training @Makerere and School of Public Health in particular during your years of service in🇺🇬. Best wishes, H.E. Dr. Boven! @ProfNawangwe

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@MakSPH

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Tomorrow @DrGMusinguzi will be sharing his cancer diagnosis to recovery journey. His book is a testament to the fact that cancer is treatable & curable especially when detected early. @UgandaCancerIns 📌MakSPH Auditorium, Eastern Gate, @Makerere 🔗

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

Our Master of Public Health Disaster Management (MDM) students are currently undertaking a two-week field attachment with the @UgandaRedCross . This valuable experience allows them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

New Course Alert! We are pleased to announce that we shall be offering a Master of Environmental and Occupational Health (MEOH) @Makerere @MakDRGT @MakerereCHS . Application deadline; August 12, 2022 See details 👇

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Great results come from hard work! We take the pleasure to congratulate all our students graduating next week at #Mak72Grad ceremony! The Dean, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze has congratulated our 1st Class students awaiting graduation this coming week! Well-done! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

6 months

Happening now: Dr. @assennyonjo is defending his PhD on; "Unpacking Intragovernmental Coordination: An Interdisciplinary Exploration to Advance the Multisectoral Approach to Universal Health Coverage in Uganda." @ITMantwerp @Makerere Follow the defense:

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we offer our sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily and the people of the United Kingdom as well as our partners! Rest in Peace! #MakerereAt100 #QueenElizabeth

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Photos: Graduands from Makerere University School of Public Health at the #Mak73rdGrad ceremony. #FuturePublicHealthLeaders #BuildForTheFuture

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

MakSPH wishes to congratulate Dr. Peter Waiswa @waiswap and colleagues Dr. Cyril Engmann & Ms. Yangchen Lama on your appointment as new directors to the global boards of Adara Development. We wish you all the best of luck in your new roles. Details:

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

Prof. Makumbi stresses the importance equity, self-care, and utilization of Community Health Workers in order to achieve improved health outcomes for Family Planning @MinofHealthUG @StatisticsUg #UDHS2022Survey #UDHS

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1 year

Just in: @drkellyhenning , Head of @BloombergDotOrg Public Health program, met with Dean Prof. @RhodaWanyenze & @TRIADUnit leadership @Makerere to discuss advancing injury research into a Centre of Excellence. @Oporiah @okobusingye @isunju_j @ProfNawangwe #UgandaHealthExhibition

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Rawlance Ndejjo defends his PhD in Medical Sciences virtually at the University of Antwerp at 4:30PM today. Join Rawlance via Blackboard Collaborate; . Wishing you the best of luck @rawleng ! @ProfNawangwe , @MakerereCHS , @MakDRGT @SpicesUganda @SPICESglobal

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

Congratulations to our own Ms. Stella Kakeeto, a grants manager and Edna Angelique Karungi, a grants accountant, for being named members of @SocietyRAIntl 's Future of the Field class of 2023. These are the people who will advance Research Administration in the coming decades!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

@MakerereU has equipped & built capacity of staff at @MakerereH (University Hospital) to perform tests for Covid-19. So far, 40,000 testing kits have been availed and the Hospital is now ready to conduct the test, says Vice Chancellor @ProfNawangwe . #COVIDFreeUg #COVIDPresser

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

10 months

The Dean, @Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) Professor, @RhodaWanyenze with pleasure, invites you to the blended PhD defense of Mr. James Muleme as per details on the poster. 📍Dean's Conference room, @MakCHS_SOM Register here

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Professor David Serwadda passes the baton of Chairperson Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee @MakSPH over to Dr. David Musoke. Congratulations team @DavidMusoke14

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

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A massive congratulations to all who participated in the 4th #MakRun2024 , a RUN to raise funds to build a student center for learners with disabilities. @ProfNawangwe @BuyinzaMukadasi @KigoziMaggie @Thomas_Tayebwa @MagaraLorna @RhodaWanyenze #MakRun2024

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Our latest study on why children under five in Kampala's informal settlements are still dying despite living in close proximity to nearby health facilities. Researchers @BlasiniAmy @waiswap @phillwdru @MakerereU @CherylMoyer10 @UMichMedicine See details:

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

We are excited to host guests from the Ministry of Health of Somalia who are on a 3-day visit to @Makerere School Of Public Health @MakSPH . They were welcomed by Dean, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze and faculty led by Dr. @DavidMusoke14 , John C. Ssempebwa. Welcome to 🇺🇬! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

We extend our sincere thanks to First Lady & Education and Sports Minister Hon. @JanetMuseveni for her passion and love for higher education in 🇺🇬. We appreciate your support towards restoring our historic icon -the @Makerere Main Building! @ProfNawangwe #MakerereAt100

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@MakSPH

1 year

The Annual #18thMUEHSAConference kicks off tomorrow, and we can hardly contain our excitement. The organizing team is pumped and ready to go, and the patron @RFMubeezi is fully behind us. We've got a packed schedule of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

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This week, we successfully concluded an applied and practical Short Course in Health Informatics, held from Monday, May 27th to Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. About 20 students were awarded certificates for completing the training.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

6 months

Ambassador of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 to Uganda 🇺🇬 @Karin_Boven : "Four years ago, my predecessor, Ambassador @HenkJanBakker3 , officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of this building. In April '22, I visited the site when it was still a work in progress." #MakSPHAuditorium

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

3 years

Congratulations to @JosephAkuze on your successful defense of your Ph.D at @LSHTM on; 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺𝘴. @HannahBlencowe , @waiswap .

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Issue No.9 of our #COVID19 DIGEST is already out and find out what two researchers think about premature relaxation of strict interventions to curb the rapid spread of Coronvirus. Tips on how to take care of your livestock during the COVID-19 p[andemic #COVIDFreeUG

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Earlier today, Dr. Rhoda Wanyenze, Professor and Dean at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) was recognized among 12 ‘women of courage’ by the #USMissioninUganda in commemoration of #InternationalWomensDay2022 ! @USAmbUganda #BreakTheBias #IWD2022

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

This morning the Women Rise study team with project partners from @UWaterloo paid a courtesy visit to Prof. @RhodaWanyenze , the Dean MakSPH, and Dr. Susan Kiwanuka, the Head of Department Health Policy Planning and Management.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Dean, Professor @RhodaWanyenze hosts a team from @karolinskainst , Prof. @stefanswartpet & Dr. @olibiermann . She shared progress on MakSPH's drive to expand capacity for public health training, research and service in #Africa through our new infrastructure project. #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

In this #MakerereAt100 journey, we have evolved to being the first Institute of Public Health (IPH) in Africa in 1974 and finally a School of Public Health in 2007 and a constituent School of the Makerere University College of Health Sciences since 2008. #UGAt60

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

MakSPH congratulates Professor Barnabas Nawangwe [ @ProfNawangwe ] on his reappointment as Vice Chancellor of @Makerere for the next 5 years by the Chancellor Prof. Ezra Suruma. Congratulations to the entire leadership of @Makerere , Staff, and Students! #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Dr. Damalie Nakanjako; a Professor of Medicine and Dean of the School of Medicine has assumed office as the new Principal of @MakerereCHS . We congratulate her on the new position. She takes over from Dr. Isaac Kajja, her Deputy who has been acting Principal.

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Dear Professor @WilliamBazeyo , It is a hearty congratulation to you from team @MakSPH for such an achievement. We look forward to working with you always👏👏👏👏

Barnabas Nawangwe

@ProfNawangwe

4 years

This UGX 185 billion grant win by @WilliamBazeyo is unprecedented. It's the largest single grant win by an academician in the history of Uganda. What is important about this grant is that it is to benefit the entire country. Well done Prof. Bazeyo, you have set the bar high!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

10 months

The Dean, @MakSPH , Prof. @RhodaWanyenze cordially invites you to a PhD defense of @Oporiah . Topic: "Improving lifejacket wear among occupational boaters on Lake Albert,🇺🇬: A cluster-randomized controlled trial." Register here:

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

🌟We've embarked on a journey to assess the status of HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in 14 priority districts across 🇺🇬through this training of researchers that'll go to collect data next week. 📚🔍

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

5 months

Excited to host Dr. Moet Kgware from @DUT_Tweets on a lecturer exchange visit to @Makerere . He's keen on enhancing CHWs' capacity, focusing on integrating "Education of communities on Climate Change" into their scope of work, inspired by Dr. @Musoke 's work among #VHTs .

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Today Sunday March 27,our students joined the rest of the @MakerereCHS in #AnnualCHSSportsGala ; the first of its kind after a two-year lockdown. It was organized under the theme; "Breaking post-covid stigma among medical students and practitioners" #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

8 months

Earlier today, our Vice Chancellor @ProfNawangwe received and had great discussions on achievements of @NTU_MAK partnership with the @NottmTrentUni delegation led by @ProfNJMansfield , Executive Dean, Research and International Reputation @Makerere .

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 months

Prof. John Tuhe Kakitahi joined us @Makerere as a Lecturer at the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in 1973, now #MakSPH . He was a hardworking, intellectual house surgeon with clinical acumen pediatrician, researcher, and nutritionist. Rest In Peace!

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

"Data management standard operating procedures (SOPs) aim to help all reporting entities meet set standards and thus ensure the quality of data that is collected, analyzed, and disseminated. " - Andrew Muhire, Rwanda Ministry of Health. #PERSuADEII2022

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

In the wake of #COVID ー19, our dean Professor @RhodaWanyenze calls for fast action given the rapid spread of the Virus. #COVIDFreeUG @MakerereU @MinofHealthUG @ugandarn @DailyMonitor @ntvuganda @nbstv

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

Transitioning from the COVID-19 lock-down in Africa: What are the available options? Are we ready to ease/ release the lockdown? Join us this Wednesday as we dissect the issues. To confirm your attendance for this discussion, send an email to; josez7jones @gmail .com. #COVIDFreeUG

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

10 months

Welcome to the 9th Uganda National Field Epidemiology Conference organised under the Theme: The Role of Field Epidemiology in Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response in Uganda

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

16 days

Today, together with Uganda’s @MinofHealthUG , we are launching the #Climate and Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP) 2025-2030 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, as part of the implementation of Uganda's commitments at #COP26 and #COP28 . @ProfNawangwe

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 months

We are pleased to extend an invitation to a deeply moving and inspirational cancer awareness event and book launch of “My Journey with Rectal Cancer: From Diagnosis to Recovery” by @DrGMusinguzi , a researcher @Makerere .

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

1 year

Happening now: The co-chairs of @CeshCentre Prof. @RhodaWanyenze & Tobias Alfvén sharing progress of the work between @karolinskainst & @Makerere to Annika Östman Wernerson, the president of @karolinskainst this afternoon in Stockholm 🇸🇪 @ProfNawangwe #SustainableHealth

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

2 years

Thank you Professor @WilliamBazeyo for leaving a mark! @ProfNawangwe @Makerere @MakerereCHS #MakerereAt100

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Makerere University School of Public Health

@MakSPH

4 years

In this Edition COVID-19 Digest Issue #13 here , we bring up an update on the Rapid Testing Kit for Covid-19 by @MakerereU , why countries need to strengthen their National Health care systems, and why chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine #COVIDFreeUG

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