Dr. Rawlance Ndejjo received the Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for his exemplary contribution to knowledge through scholarly publication Makerere University under the Early-Career Award category. He's an Assistant Lecturer, Makerere University School of Public Health #Mak75thGrad

Routine HIV testing at each ANC visit can reduce the likelihood of vertical transmission. However, a sub-optimal number of women are re-tested for HIV on subsequent ANC visits. Our recent PLOS Global Public Health article provides some figures and potential explanations. doi.org/10.1371/journa…

“MakSPH gifted me more than a degree—it reshaped my worldview.” Laura Silovsky’s journey from a refugee’s child to a global health changemaker—proves true learning goes beyond textbooks. It’s about listening, adapting, and walking with others. Read more: surl.li/vcvbmf

Tomorrow, join us for an exciting talk on "How the Spatial Environment Affects Dietary Quality: Evidence from Tanzania," focusing on results on how proximity to forests, forest cover & other environmental factors influence dietary quality, from a low & middle income perspective.

This week, Makerere University School of Public Health is hosting a webinar themed: Kampala Car-Free Day; Promoting Sustainability & Inclusivity in the City, on Thursday, 27th February 2025, to examine the initiative’s role in reducing pollution, promoting active mobility, & urban health.

Another timely discussion today. Do join in. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Dr. Alex ndyabakira shares Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)'s vision for improving active mobility in Kampala including more pedestrian walk and cycle ways, non-motorised transport, and more car free days to achieve a cleaner, less polluted, and sustainable city.

In light of our ongoing stakeholder workshops about improving Cycling in Kampala, we invite interested members of the public to register with the chance of attending the upcoming workshop on 17th April.🥳🥳 Details are on the flyer below 👇

Happening today is our Living Lab session Ras B Ssali from Fun Cycling UG has given a presentation on the #KampalaCyingDay.

Mark your calendars, April 25th for #KampalaCyclingDay Ditch traffic, enjoy the ride, and connect with your community. Let's ride together for a healthier Kampala City #SafeCyclingLanes

Call for Applications – PhD Training Position on Physical Activity & Health under the CITY-MOVE Project MakSPH invites applications for a PhD training opportunity under the CITY-MOVE Project, which is implementing the WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity in six cities

Ahead of our next living lab session scheduled on 10th July , 2025, we invite all cycling enthusiasts to register for a chance to participate in one of our workshops that are held with the aim of finding solutions to improve cycling in Kampala City. forms.gle/3XzwzGo6bW7vxK…

The project team attended the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) ASM 2025 in Kigali. We were delighted to hear about the research in the Physical Activity space under the Healthy Cities projects and their different takes on implementation research. Makerere University Makerere University School of Public Health

We had the privilege of introducing our work to Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero who commended our Healthy Cities research and encouraged us to keep moving forward.

Register to join the conversation about one of Africa’s pressing climate and health challenges Topic: Heat Waves and Mortality in Africa: In-depth Overview and Quantification 🔗bit.ly/Heatwavesandmo… 🗓️ Wednesday, 8th October 2025 ⏰3:00–4:30 PM EAT | 2:00–3:30 PM CEST |

✨Webinar Alert✨: Heat Waves and Mortality in Africa: In-depth Overview & Quantification 🗓️ Wed, 8 Oct 2025 ⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM EAT | 2:00–3:30 PM CEST | 12:00–1:30 PM GMT 🔗 Register Now: zoom.us/meeting/regist…