The research conducted by a Makerere University-based mathematician Betty Kiwumulo Nabiyonga analyzed how environmental exposure and genetic predisposition affect the development of asthma and found that there is high and increasing rates of pollution.
Speaking at the university’s 75th graduation ceremony, Kigongo, who also serves as the national vice-chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, stressed that the course is crucial for providing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle Uganda’s pressing socio-economic challenges.
Okello says because death is an emotional event, culturally there is always denial especially when the brain is dead but one can be seen to be seemingly breathing by the help of machines. For him, this only offers false hope and may lead to unnecessary cost because brain death is irreversible.
His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected as a Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) councilor for Jinja Municipality and later served as Deputy Mayor. Mzee Olwa’s political influence grew when he joined the Constituent Assembly in 1994, where he played a pivotal role in drafting Uganda's 1995 Constitution.
A countrywide survey conducted in 60 lakeside districts, by the Makarere University School of Public Health, Center for Trauma, Injury and Disability, indicates that despite the high cost, the lifesaving jackets sold and used in Uganda do not meet the quality standard and may not serve the intended purposes.
"The person standing before you today has achieved a remarkable feat, graduating with second-class honors against all odds. Among my fellow graduates, some began as prison officers, while others were convicts.However, my own journey started as a condemned inmate, sentenced to death by court-martial."Nkamuhabwa said.
The latest clash is pitting the University Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe against several senators. Nawangwe even removed some of them from the University senate WhatsApp group where casual senate discussions are held.
Prof Nelson Sewankambo an academician and former Principal Makerere University College of Health Sciences warns that there are a lot of ethical issues associated with AI, noting that regulators have no way of stopping it’s use. Rather, he says they should come up with national guidelines to help students make the best use of AI in a way that doesn’t undermine their understanding of the issues in their various disciplines.
Denis Tugume, a member of the NPA board who represented the Executive Director during the commemoration of World Town Planning Day in Masaka City, expressed concern about the apparent reluctance of local governments to enforce physical planning laws.
Dr. Andrew Tamale, a Public Health Vet at Makerere University says they have done an assessment at Makerere and Mbarara Universities to check whether and how one health can be institutionalized.
Prof. Lawrence Mugisha from COVAB, who led the project, shared insights at the closing workshop of the “Establishment of Cyber Biosecurity Inventory and Procedures” held at UVRI headquarters in Entebbe. The workshop focused on understanding vulnerabilities in biological laboratories, the interplay between biosafety and cyber biosecurity, and strategies for effective risk management.
Bayiga presented her findings during her PhD defense, which focused on analyzing the patterns of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in relation to land use, transportation, and socio-economic factors in Kampala.
World Rabies Day is marked on September 28th each year, with campaigns to educate communities on the dangers of the disease and ways to avoid or eliminate it. The Ministry of Agriculture provided the vaccines, while VSF-Germany supplied other essentials, including drugs. Makerere University, VetConnekt, and private practitioners contributed personnel and expertise.
Midwives play a crucial role in providing emotional, physical, and medical support to expectant mothers, ensuring safe and healthy childbirth. However, the role has traditionally been viewed as a female profession.
Prof Buyinza pointed out that the board has faced significant issues over the years with physical forms submitted, which had to be entered into the system by data clerks. This process has sometimes resulted in incorrect information being recorded, negatively impacting applicants.
The committee that scrutinized the Auditor General’s report ending June 30 2023, noted that out of Makerere University’s 347 courses it is currently teaching, only 149 are fully accredited or reviewed leaving out a whopping 198 courses.
