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From Dormancy to Discovery: IDI Breathes Life into Makerere’s Research Support Centre
From Dormancy to Discovery: IDI Breathes Life into Makerere’s Research Support Centre For ten long years, the second floor of Makerere University’s Research Support Centre stood silent—a space full of potential but locked in stagnation. Today, that silence is broken.…
Medi Ssekitya
December 9, 2025
Health Systems Strengthening
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Makerere Launches Sewankambo Program to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security
Makerere Launches Sewankambo Program to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security KAMPALA, Uganda — Makerere University’s Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) has launched the Professor Sewankambo Training Programme for Global Health Security, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to prevent and…
Medi Ssekitya
December 9, 2025
Research
Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre
Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre Kalangala, an idyllic archipelago often romanticised for its sunsets, today witnessed a historic leap in healthcare. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, launched the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Kalangala Clinical Research Centre—the…
Medi Ssekitya
November 20, 2025
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Empowering Health through Hand Hygiene: A Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Uganda
Empowering Health through Hand Hygiene: A Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Uganda
Rebecca Nakitandwe
September 29, 2025
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ACE-Uganda and Google DeepMind partner to enable AI-powered scientific research
ACE-Uganda and Google DeepMind partner to enable AI-powered scientific research At the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE-Uganda), our core mission is to empower the continent’s brightest minds and conduct innovative research to solve our most…
Medi Ssekitya
September 25, 2025
Health Systems Strengthening
A New Lease on Life: Christine’s Triumph Over Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
For nearly a year, Christine Nalukwago, a 24-year-old resident of Nsangi, Wakiso district wrestled with a persistent cough and chest pains, symptoms misdiagnosed and treated as ulcer disease. As her condition deteriorated, economic fears about the costs associated with her…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
November 27, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
Empowered to Live Safely in an HIV Discordant Relationship
Empowered to Live Safely in an HIV Discordant Relationship At just 20 years old, Nassonzi John Mary faced unimaginable challenges. Shortly after losing her second baby, she discovered that her husband was living with HIV. The news left her isolated,…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
November 26, 2024
Research
Birds of Healing: Medical Drones Soar Over Kalangala
Drones, the new heroes of Kalangala, soar through the sky, delivering life-saving medicine to remote islands. These aerial lifelines are transforming lives, bridging the gap between hope and despair.
Fred Ouma
November 13, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
A Mother’s Resilience: Grace’s Triumph Over Adversity
Bella, a young mother, faced life's challenges head-on. DREAMS empowered her with knowledge, skills, and financial independence. Now, she's building a brighter future for herself and her child, proving that resilience is the key to overcoming adversity.
Fred Ouma
November 13, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Addiction to Empowerment
Daphine Namukasa transformed her life through the DREAMS programme, overcoming addiction and despair to pursue education and empower her community, declaring, "I am a DREAMS girl."
Medi Ssekitya
October 15, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Despair to Dreams: Rita’s Inspiring Journey
At 17, Rita Nantambi's life spiraled into despair, but the DREAMS programme ignited her hope, empowering her to transform her future and uplift others.
Medi Ssekitya
September 18, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Vulnerability to Opportunity: Mariam’s Journey with DREAMS
From Vulnerability to Opportunity: Mariam’s Journey with DREAMS At just 14 years old, Mariam lost both of her parents. As a double orphan, she was left to survive on her own. To meet her basic needs, she turned to high-risk…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
July 26, 2023
Health Systems Strengthening
Redefining Life with DREAMS: Daphine’s Journey of Recovery and Hope
Redefining Life with DREAMS: Daphine’s Journey of Recovery and Hope When the DREAMS program was introduced in Nabweru Kafunda, Kawempe Division in late 2021, one of the first young women to step forward was 23-year-old Daphine Namukasa. At the time,…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
April 26, 2023
Performing Action, please be patient...
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From Dormancy to Discovery: IDI Breathes Life into Makerere’s Research Support Centre
From Dormancy to Discovery: IDI Breathes Life into Makerere’s Research Support Centre For ten long years, the second floor of Makerere University’s Research Support Centre stood silent—a space full of potential but locked in stagnation. Today, that silence is broken.…
Medi Ssekitya
December 9, 2025
Health Systems Strengthening
,
Uncategorized
Makerere Launches Sewankambo Program to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security
Makerere Launches Sewankambo Program to Strengthen Africa’s Health Security KAMPALA, Uganda — Makerere University’s Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) has launched the Professor Sewankambo Training Programme for Global Health Security, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to prevent and…
Medi Ssekitya
December 9, 2025
Research
Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre
Makerere Launches Kalangala’s First Clinical Research Centre Kalangala, an idyllic archipelago often romanticised for its sunsets, today witnessed a historic leap in healthcare. Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, launched the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Kalangala Clinical Research Centre—the…
Medi Ssekitya
November 20, 2025
Uncategorized
Empowering Health through Hand Hygiene: A Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Uganda
Empowering Health through Hand Hygiene: A Commemoration of World Hand Hygiene Day in Uganda
Rebecca Nakitandwe
September 29, 2025
Blog
,
Research
ACE-Uganda and Google DeepMind partner to enable AI-powered scientific research
ACE-Uganda and Google DeepMind partner to enable AI-powered scientific research At the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE-Uganda), our core mission is to empower the continent’s brightest minds and conduct innovative research to solve our most…
Medi Ssekitya
September 25, 2025
Health Systems Strengthening
A New Lease on Life: Christine’s Triumph Over Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
For nearly a year, Christine Nalukwago, a 24-year-old resident of Nsangi, Wakiso district wrestled with a persistent cough and chest pains, symptoms misdiagnosed and treated as ulcer disease. As her condition deteriorated, economic fears about the costs associated with her…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
November 27, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
Empowered to Live Safely in an HIV Discordant Relationship
Empowered to Live Safely in an HIV Discordant Relationship At just 20 years old, Nassonzi John Mary faced unimaginable challenges. Shortly after losing her second baby, she discovered that her husband was living with HIV. The news left her isolated,…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
November 26, 2024
Research
Birds of Healing: Medical Drones Soar Over Kalangala
Drones, the new heroes of Kalangala, soar through the sky, delivering life-saving medicine to remote islands. These aerial lifelines are transforming lives, bridging the gap between hope and despair.
Fred Ouma
November 13, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
A Mother’s Resilience: Grace’s Triumph Over Adversity
Bella, a young mother, faced life's challenges head-on. DREAMS empowered her with knowledge, skills, and financial independence. Now, she's building a brighter future for herself and her child, proving that resilience is the key to overcoming adversity.
Fred Ouma
November 13, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Addiction to Empowerment
Daphine Namukasa transformed her life through the DREAMS programme, overcoming addiction and despair to pursue education and empower her community, declaring, "I am a DREAMS girl."
Medi Ssekitya
October 15, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Despair to Dreams: Rita’s Inspiring Journey
At 17, Rita Nantambi's life spiraled into despair, but the DREAMS programme ignited her hope, empowering her to transform her future and uplift others.
Medi Ssekitya
September 18, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening
From Vulnerability to Opportunity: Mariam’s Journey with DREAMS
From Vulnerability to Opportunity: Mariam’s Journey with DREAMS At just 14 years old, Mariam lost both of her parents. As a double orphan, she was left to survive on her own. To meet her basic needs, she turned to high-risk…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
July 26, 2023
Health Systems Strengthening
Redefining Life with DREAMS: Daphine’s Journey of Recovery and Hope
Redefining Life with DREAMS: Daphine’s Journey of Recovery and Hope When the DREAMS program was introduced in Nabweru Kafunda, Kawempe Division in late 2021, one of the first young women to step forward was 23-year-old Daphine Namukasa. At the time,…
Rebecca Nakitandwe
April 26, 2023
Performing Action, please be patient...