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USAID Launches New Network to Engage Students and Universities in Solving International Development Challenges
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2012-11-05 19:34Change in treatment regime for cryptococcal meningitis may be needed
Submitted by admin on Fri, 2012-10-05 12:47The most cost-effective treatment for cryptococcal meningitis (a serious infection of the brain membranes, usually in people with AIDS or other immune system deficiencies) is different to that currently recommended by the World Health Organization, warranting a review of policy, according to the findings of a study published in this week’s PLOS Medicine.
Makerere University College of Health Sciences Trains other Cadres of Health Workers for Surgical Task Sharing
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2012-07-05 20:51The Makerere University College of Health Sciences has responded to the acute shortage of surgeons in Uganda by training other health workers to fill in the gaps, including nurses and medical officers.
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES MEDICAL STUDENTS ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2012-07-05 20:47Residents of Kireka in Wakiso district will this month be the proud beneficiaries on free cancer awareness services, including free screening for breast cancer, by students of the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS). Instead of the Kireka residents suffering the stress of looking for health workers, students will move and camp in Kireka to provide the services.
THE HEAVY SCHOOL BAG YOUR CHILD CARRIES EVERYDAY MAY BE THE CAUSE OF HIS/HER CHRONIC BACK PAIN
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-04-04 20:37Though seen as a convenient method of carrying books and other scholastic materials, including food items, schoolbags are believed to contribute to back and other muscle and bone problems in school going children.
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES CONTRIBUTES TO TOWARDS ERADICATING NEGLECTED CLUB FEET IN UGANDA
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-04-04 20:33Makerere University College of Health Sciences, working with western partners has contributed to the establishment of 40 club foot clinics all over Uganda.
COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION NURTURES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AMONG YOUNG MEDICAL STUDENTS
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-04-04 20:31When 24-year old Charles Batter set out to start a farm to supplement his parents’ income, little did he know that he would become a global wonder of what developing a sense of social responsibility can do.
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TAKE LEAD IN RESTORING PROFESSIONALISM IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-04-04 20:28Makerere University 62nd Graduation Ceremony List
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-01-04 13:29THE 62nd CONGREGATION OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE CONFERMENT OF DEGREES AND Award of DIPLOMAS TO BE HELD AT THE FREEDOM SQUARE from Monday 16th January to Friday 20th January 2012 starting at 9.00am
PRESS RELEASE | UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ENDORSES HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR H.E. MWAI KIBAKI
Submitted by admin on Wed, 2012-01-04 13:26According to the Makerere University Statute (XIII), there are three categories of Honorary Degree Awards namely the Doctor of Science awarded for academic contribution in the field of science, the Doctor of Letters for academic contribution in the humanities and the Doctor of Laws for Public Service and eminent statespersons.
