Makerere University Lung Institute

17/07/2025

We’re excited to invite you to the MLI@10 Webinar happening on Tuesday, 29th July 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (EAT) under the theme:
“MLI’s Role in Epidemics Response: Tracing our Paths and Priorities for the Next Decade.”

This important discussion will highlight the Makerere University Lung Institute's contributions to Uganda’s epidemic preparedness and response from COVID-19 to Ebola and Mpox. It will also lay out a forward-looking vision for strengthening epidemic intelligence and health security across Africa.

🎙️ Presenter: Dr. Winters Muttamba Winters Muttamba
🧭 Moderator: Prof. Bruce Kirenga Bruce Kirenga
📍 Hybrid event (College Conference Room + Zoom)
✅ CPD points will be awarded.
🔗 Register here: https://t.ly/R6hlp

This webinar is part of a series of activities leading up to our grand MLI@10 celebrations, scheduled for 27th and 28th November 2025. These two days will feature exhibitions, keynotes, and stakeholder reflections on a decade of lung health innovation, research, and impact in Africa.

We look forward to engaging with you as we mark 10 years of advancing science for healthier lungs.

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11/06/2025

We were honoured to host a delegation from University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Chiesi Foundation a big step forward in our efforts to advance lung health in Uganda!

This collaboration focuses on capacity building, knowledge exchange, training, and collaborative research — all aimed at improving lung health outcomes in our communities.

For Uganda’s lung health sector, this means stronger partnerships, a more skilled workforce, and increased investment in locally driven research and innovations to tackle lung diseases.

Exciting times ahead as we work together for healthier lungs and stronger health systems!

07/04/2025

Big things are happening at Makerere this week. The Research and Innovations Week kicks off tomorrow 8th April 2025 at the Freedom Square ... and you won’t want to miss it.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor gives us a sneak peek into what’s coming... think groundbreaking discoveries, fresh ideas, and exciting chances for students, researchers, and industry movers to connect and shine.

22/04/2024

Exciting opportunity at Makerere University Lung Institute!
We're seeking a Research Fellow to join our team for the Childhood Asthma Study. If you're passionate about lung health research and have the required qualifications.
Position: Research Fellow for the Childhood Asthma Study at Makerere University Lung Institute

Duration: 1 Year (Renewable)

Responsibilities: Leading study protocol development, training staff, conducting site visits, supervising activities, ensuring data quality, coordinating project tasks, attending meetings, and contributing to scientific dissemination.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a medical discipline, Master’s degree in a related field, proficiency in MS Office, valid GCP Certificate, strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, research experience, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and willingness to travel occasionally.

Application Deadline: April 26, 2024.

Location: Makerere University Lung Institute, Kampala, Uganda.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive program for people living with chronic lung disease who are limited with breathlessness and often have a decreased ability to perform the activities of daily life.

12/01/2024

Join us this month for an insightful discussion on the Disease Burden from Household Air Pollution and the urgent shift to Clean Cooking for improved Health, Environment, and Climate post COP28. 17/01/2024 at 3 pm - 4pm.
Register here: https://cutt.ly/RwHMA3DX

Featuring experts:

Dr. Bruce Kirenga Director, Makerere university Lung Institute

Nancy Chebichii - Research Officer, Health System strengthening and Capacity Building Coordinator Kenya Medical Research Institute - CLEAN - Air (Africa)

Prof. Daniel Pope - Professor of Global Public Health and Epidemiology at the Department of Public Health, Policy and Systems at the University of Liverpool, UK

Dr. Ivan Kimuli - Lecturer, Department of Physiology, MakCHS. Associate Research Fellow and Lead, Air Quality and Environmental health Research Group, Makerere University Lung Institute

Register here: https://cutt.ly/RwHMA3DX

Don't miss this crucial conversation! Let's work together towards a healthier and sustainable future.

21/11/2023

The clock is ticking, we have a few days to the 2nd Lung Science and Health Symposium happening on 30th November 2023.

26/10/2023

We do not take your time for granted, the countdown is on for our last Day of Lung Science 2023 to be held in November. For those that have missed these engagements Kindly subscribe to Our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCSfVQHwtv-hxCsYMLdwiowQ

17/10/2023

Greetings from Makerere University Lung Institute
You are cordially invited to join this Month’s Day of Lung Science Virtual session on 25th October 2023 at 3pm

Our Focus will be on Post TB Lung Disease: The Paediatric Perspective

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfumrpzopGdN-yMzdtwNP5PUwYxjXlRg_

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The session chair will be Dr. Eric Wobudeya a consultant paediatrician and epidemiologist Mulago National Referral Hospital and head the Paediatric TB unit.

The presenters for the session are:

Dr Damali Nalwanga Paediatrician and Research fellow Makerere University Lung Institute ()

Dr. Rebecca Nantanda – Paediatrician and Senior Research Scientist Makerere University Lung Institute ()

CPD points will be awarded to all doctors registered with UMDPC who attend the session

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive program for people living with chronic lung disease who are limited with breathlessness and often have a decreased ability to perform the activities of daily life.

28/09/2023

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This month’s Uganda - Tanzania Case Based Lung Cancer Monthly Lecture Series was held on 26th September 2023 at 04:05pm looking at the Systematic diagnosis of lung cancer using radiological and Histological features.
The session was led by Prof. Sayoki Mfinanga, a global health and clinical research expert, mainly in Public Health, Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine with over 20 years research experience, MUHASy, Dr. David Solomon Munuo Research scientist, NIMR-Muhimbili Medical Center, Dr. Eric Mbuguje, Interventional Radiologist Fellow, Muhimbili National Hospital and Dr Margaret Mbabazi a radiologist at Makerere University Lung Institute.

This month’s Uganda - Tanzania Case Based Lung Cancer Monthly Lecture Series was held on 26th September 2023 at 04:05pm looking at the Systematic diagnosis o...

15/09/2023

Makerere University Lung Institute has received 6 Spirometers and accessories including 3 calibration syringes, 50 BV filters, from Vitalograph bringing the total number of spirometers to 8.
The Donation was received by the Head of Clinical services Dr Ivan Kimuli, Head of Operations Simon Mugambe and the Director Dr Bruce Kirenga.
Dr Ivan Kimuli says this now brings the total number of Spirometers at the institute to 8 which is expected to improve turn around time and also meet the patient demands for the service.
“We perform over 200 tests per month in our facility, but the majority of facilities in the country have no access to spirometry” Kimuli Noted
The Lung institute has seen its patients’ numbers rise from a paltry 50 a week to over 200 with both children and adults in need of lung health care.

15/09/2023

Dear All,
Greetings from Makerere University Lung Institute!

We are conducting a survey in collaboration with the Uganda Ministry of Health on vaccination of children against COVID-19. This is to request you to participate in the survey using the link below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPR8WML

Kindly share the link with the people in your networks.