🚼 Key Evidence-Based Midwifery Practices ✅ Delayed Cord Clamping ✅ Skin-to-Skin Contact ✅ Active Management of Third Stage of Labor ✅ Continuous Labor Support ✅ Kangaroo Mother Care ✅ Optimal Positioning for Labor and Birth

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Happening now: The ACCA project team has pitched camp at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Nalufenya Children's Unit, conducting training on chronic asthma management for healthcare workers. Dr Rebecca Nantanda Bruce Kirenga Marie kuteesa Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa National Institute for Health and Care Research

The solidarity against Ebola ring vaccination trial implemented by Makerere University Lung Institute will study the immunogenicity of the candidate Ebola vaccines in addition to assessing their safety and effectiveness. Interdisciplinary Consortium 4 Epidemics Research Africa CDC CEPI World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry of Health- Uganda UVRI Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼

⏰ Deadline approaching! Submit your application for the May 2025 intake at the KEMRI Graduate School. Use the link below to view the academic programmes for MSc and PhD Courses: kgs.ac.ke/academic-progr… Deadline: Friday 11 April 2025 #PhD #MayIntake #MSc

.Makerere University Guild President Ssentamu Churchill James has defended his appearance in a photo with President Yoweri K Museveni , saying it was taken during official duties at a university event. Adam Mayambala #NBSLiveAt1 #NBSUpdates

Ahead of #WorldAsthmaDay, teams from Makerere University Lung Institute , Busoga Health Forum & Jinja Regional Referral Hospital met to plan activities that will raise awareness and improve asthma care in Jinja. Focus is on education, screening & stronger community engagement. #AsthmaAwareness #UgandaHealth

The Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero has declared Uganda free of the Sudan Ebola virus disease after 42 days with no new cases. Big thanks to the Lung Institute team led by Prof Bruce Kirenga and partners for their work on the Ebola vaccine trial, we look forward to the results.

Honored to be selected for the Brown School Excellence Award in Practicum Education! Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to student learning, research, and teaching. Excited to celebrate with fellow awardees on May 8th! #ExcellenceAwards WashUBrownSchool Busoga Health Forum

Congratulations to our Executive Director on this well-deserved recognition for outstanding leadership and service! Your commitment continues to inspire us all.

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A CME session on Improving Access to Inhaled Medicines for Asthma Management is underway at Nalufenya Children’s Hospital, bringing together health professionals for practical discussions led by Dr Rebecca Nantanda Marie kuteesa UK Research and Innovation Jinja Regional Referral Hospital #MLIat10 #ACCAUG 📸Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa

Happening Now: At the ongoing CME at Nalufenya Children's Hospital Jinja, health professionals are trained on the different types of inhalers and spacers and how to use them effectively to improve care outcomes. Dr Rebecca Nantanda Bruce Kirenga UK Research and Innovation Jinja Regional Referral Hospital #AsthmaCareWithMLI

To support the new Chest Clinic at Nalufenya Children’s Hospital, we are attending to all patients seen today and briefing the medical teams on each child’s condition to ensure continuity of care. #WorldAsthmaDayUG #MLIat10 Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr Rebecca Nantanda 📸 Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa

Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Alupo on receiving the International Member Award at the 2025 American Thoracic Society (ATS) She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to research and clinical care in obstructive lung diseases in LMIC Bruce Kirenga Dr Rebecca Nantanda

🔥 Join me in Congratulating Dr. Winters Muttamba Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 on completing your PhD from St.Andrews University,Scotland. Makerere University Lung Institute Bruce Kirenga

Congratulations to Phiona Ekyaruhanga for winning Best Oral Presentation (3rd Prize) at #INSPIRED2025 in Spain. Her study on delays in seeking care for children with severe pneumonia at Mulago National Referral Hospital highlights urgent gaps and the need for early intervention. #MLIat10 Bruce Kirenga

👏 Join me to congratulate Dr.Kisuule Ivan who has been confirmed as the deputy Registrar of the Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioner's Council. 🔥 Dr Kisuule is a polished Physician who ensures that all doctors in Uganda are fully licensed and hold the highest medical standards!

Congratulations to you, Dr. Sharon Miriam Namiiro on you appointment as an Associate Consultant Physician by the Ministry of Health- Uganda . We are very proud of your progress 👏 👏 👏

Today, we hosted Prof. Jonathan Grigg (Queen Mary University of London ), Co-PI on the #ACCAProject to improve asthma care in Uganda. Discussions covered project progress, VHT training, data analysis He also led a webinar on research integrity. Bruce Kirenga Dr Rebecca Nantanda Marie kuteesa