Life at School

Where we Come from

 

Makerere University College of Health Sciences was established in 1924 known as Makerere University Medical School, till 2007 when it became Makerere University's premier constituent College. It is the oldest medical training University unit in East Africa; having been in the business of training medical and health professionals for over 80 years. This history has earned it an enviable position in Uganda and the East and Central African region.

 

In 2008 Makerere University began a major institutional change that led to the creation of Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) as the University's first constituent college. This was an exploration of unchartered waters in the history of university governance in Uganda. MakCHS has experienced both exciting and challenging times but has set a pace for itself and the future is very promising.

Where we are Located

 

We are located on Mulago Hill within the Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital complex, Northeast of Kampala. The clinical teaching disciplines of the College of Health Sciences are currently integrated with Mulago Hospital.

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Management

The College of Health Sciences Management is as follows

OKELLO MICHAEL

LECTURER

MUNABI IAN GUYTON

LECTURER

KYAMANYWA ISAAC

LECTURER

KIRUM GONZAGA GONZA

LECTURER

KIRYOWA HARUNA MUHAMUUD

ASSISTANT LECTURER

MASILILI GODFREY MWARISI

ASSISTANT LECTURER

OCHIENG JOSEPH

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

IBINGIRA CHARLES BENSTONS RUKAMBURA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

BUWEMBO WILLIAM

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

MWAKA ERISA SABAKAKI

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

academic staff

Vision

A leading centre in research communication for effective utilization of research findings.

Our Mission

To improve the health of the people of Uganda through innovative teaching,
research and provision of services responsive to societal needs

Our Values

  • Innovativeness and Adaptability to Change
  • Social Accountability
  • Diversity
  • Excellence and Quality
  • Equity and Social Justice
  • Professionalism

About MakCHS

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Academics

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our core functions

The College of Health sciences delivers within the mandate of Makerere University; teaching and learning, research and innovations and service to community.

Teaching and Learning

In this area of strategic focus, the College runs several Undergraduate
and
Post-graduate Programs. We also run several short courses tailored to
address specific needs of people working in the health sector. For more
information about all out current programs please click the lick href="">http://chs.mak.ac.ug/content/academics-0

Research and Innovations

The College of Health Sciences is a leader in health research in the East African region; working with both academic and other partners, both local and international. In a bid to conduct research that addresses actual needs of the Ugandan population, the College of Health Sciences went through a process to set its research priorities. These will form the core of the research work carried out at the College, although others areas are also considered.

Below is a table that shows the Colleges five top priority areas of research.

Research area Public health benefit Feasibility Relative Cost Average Score
Infectious and communicable diseases (including HIV, TB and malaria) 15 8.8 4.6 9.5
Maternal, Adolescent and Child health, sexual and reproductive health including behavioral research 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
Infectious and communicable diseases (including HIV, TB and malaria) 15 8.8 4.6 9.5
Maternal, Adolescent and Child health, sexual and reproductive health including behavioral research 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8