Webinar Invitation | Managing Complexity in Uganda’s First-Referral Hospitals How can Uganda's first-referral hospitals better manage complex healthcare demands, and what does this mean for primary health care reform? Join the AFRHiCARE Uganda Webinar Series for a discussion on the challenges facing first-referral hospitals and their implications for strengthening primary health care in Uganda. Topic: Managing Complexity in Uganda’s First-Referral Hospitals: Implications for Primary Health Care Reform Presenter: Prof. @fssengooba, Professor of Health Economics and Health Systems Management, Makerere University School of Public Health, and Principal Investigator, AFRHiCARE Uganda. Moderator: Dr. Raymond Tweheyo, Co-Principal Investigator and Research Manager, AFRHiCARE Uganda. 📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM EAT 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗 Join: t.ly/UFalr Health professionals, hospital managers, policymakers, researchers, students and stakeholders working in health systems strengthening and primary health care are encouraged to participate. #AFRHiCARE #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthSystemsStrengthening #HealthPolicy #HospitalManagement

Webinar Invitation | Rethinking Causality and Evaluation in Complex Systems @Makerere University School of Public Health, through the @CiremHub, invites you to the Navigating Complexity Webinar Series for a discussion on how to assess systems change and understand causality in complex settings. Topic: How Do We Know a System Has Changed? Rethinking Causality and Evaluation in Complex Systems Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrew (Drew) Koleros, Principal Researcher at Mathematica and specialist in systems change evaluation, theory-based evaluation, and complexity-aware approaches. Moderator: Mr. Perez Ochanda, CIREM Hub Deputy Director and Assistant Lecturer, Makerere University School of Public Health. 📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026 🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m. EAT 💻 Online via Zoom Register to join: shorturl.at/AS4Ea Join researchers, evaluators, policymakers, and practitioners to explore approaches to understanding and evaluating change in complex systems. #MakSPH #CIREM #NavigatingComplexity #SystemsChange #SystemsEvaluation

ACT-PREP: Building Africa’s Research Capacity to Stay Ahead of Epidemics We recently launched the ACT-PREP project. What lies ahead? Prof. Moses Kamya, Executive Director of IDRC_Uganda and a consortium member, shares his vision for strengthening research capacity and fostering collaboration to ensure Africa is better prepared to detect, prevent and respond to epidemics before they strike. @ACTPREPCON_ @Makerere

Study Dissemination Invitation | Improving Healthcare Access for People with Disabilities @Makerere University School of Public Health invites you to a dissemination seminar on findings from the Participatory Learning and Action for Disability (PLA-D) trial in Luuka District. Topic: Improving Healthcare Access for People with Disabilities in Luuka District: Findings from the Participatory Learning and Action for Disability (PLA-D) Trial Speakers • Prof. Hannah Kuper, @LSHTM • Dr. Andrew Ssemata, @MRC_Uganda • Mr. Moses Iyereget, @Amref_Uganda Moderator Prof. @waiswap, Makerere University School of Public Health Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. EAT Venue: Seminar Room, MakSPH Join online: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Join us for a discussion on improving healthcare access for people with disabilities. #DisabilityInclusion #HealthcareAccess #HealthEquity #DisabilityResearch #MakSPH

Invitation | Joint Public PhD Defence of Ms. Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu The Dean, @Makerere University School of Public Health, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze, invites you to the joint PhD defence of Ms. Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu, under the joint arrangement between Makerere University and @uppsalauni, Sweden. Thesis title Beyond Service Availability: Family Planning Service Delivery, Women’s Experiences, and Implementation Learning in Urban Eastern Uganda Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Time: 10:15 a.m. EAT | 9:15 a.m. Sweden Format: Hybrid Venue: Sal IV, Universitetshuset, Biskopsgatan 3, Uppsala, Sweden Join via Zoom: uu-se.zoom.us/j/66011416971 Opponent Prof. Charles Anawo Ameh, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom Chairperson Assoc. Prof. Stavros Iliadis, Uppsala University, Sweden Main supervisors • Prof. Mats Målqvist, Uppsala University • Prof. @waiswap, Uppsala University / Makerere University School of Public Health Associate supervisors • Assoc. Prof. Leif Eriksson, Uppsala University • Prof. Joan Kalyango, Makerere University College of Health Sciences Staff, students, and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Study Finds Improved VHT Support and Community Trust in Central Uganda A @Makerere University School of Public Health study found improved Village Health Team (VHT) support and community satisfaction in Masaka City, Masaka District and Bukomansimbi District, alongside persistent medicine shortages. Prof. @NazMTumwesigye led the study, working alongside Ms. Claire Biribawa, Ms. Cissie Namanda, Ms. Mary Nakafeero and Mr. Humphrey Atwijukye. He presented the findings yesterday at the @MinofHealthUG’s 4th National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Conference and Community Health Workers Summit at Speke Resort, Munyonyo. The study assessed VHT satisfaction with support under the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (@kofihuganda) and Ministry of Health community health workers project, and community satisfaction with VHT services. It compared 2023 and 2026 assessments using surveys, interviews and focus-group discussions. Training, bicycle ownership, compensation, community trust and household visits improved. All surveyed VHTs received at least one form of financial or non-financial compensation in 2026, compared with 46.1% in 2023, while community satisfaction rose from 87% to 93.6%. However, only one-third of VHTs had first-aid supplies in 2026. The proportion of sick children assessed by VHTs increased, while the proportion treated by VHTs declined and treatment at health facilities increased. Participants recommended increased funding for childhood illness medicines, better equipment, longer digital reporting training and continued supervision. These recommendations highlight the importance of matching gains in VHT training, equipment and community trust with reliable supplies and sustained support to strengthen care at household level. #CommunityHealth #VillageHealthTeams #PrimaryHealthCare #KOFIH #MakSPH #HealthPromotionUg26

#HappeningNow: Digital Health Forum 2026 @Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), in partnership with Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, invites you to the Digital Health Forum 2026 tomorrow, Friday, 16 October 2026. The forum will bring together policymakers, researchers, health professionals, and digital health practitioners to explore how digital technologies can strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage. Theme: Advancing Digital Health and Informatics for Universal Health Coverage in Uganda and Beyond A featured panel will discuss From National Digital Health Priorities to Practical and Sustainable Implementation . Moderator: Ms. Carol Kamasaka Panellists: * Dr. Roy Mayega * Mr. Jamiru Mpiima * Prof. Peeter Ross * Ms. Joan Nakibuuka ⏰ 8:30 AM–1:30 PM EAT 📍 MakSPH Auditorium, near Makerere University Eastern Gate 💻 Register to join online: t.ly/Dvac5 The programme will also feature a keynote address by Prof. Peeter Ross and a showcase of digital health research and innovations.

Forum Invitation | Digital Health Forum 2026 @Makerere University School of Public Health, in partnership with @TallinnTech, Estonia, invites you to the Digital Health Forum 2026 tomorrow, Friday, 16 October 2026. The forum will bring together policymakers, researchers, health professionals, and digital health practitioners to explore how digital technologies can strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage. Theme: Advancing Digital Health and Informatics for Universal Health Coverage in Uganda and Beyond A featured panel will discuss From National Digital Health Priorities to Practical and Sustainable Implementation. Moderator: Ms. Carol Kamasaka, Senior Program Officer, Digital Health, @PATH Uganda Panellists: * Dr. Roy Mayega, Director, @AfricaResilient; Senior Lecturer, MakSPH * Mr. @jmpiima, Digital Health Specialist, Ministry of Health, Uganda * Prof. Peeter Ross, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia * Ms. Joan Nakibuuka, Digital Health Specialist, @hisp_uganda ⏰ 8:30 AM–1:30 PM EAT 📍 MakSPH Auditorium, near Makerere University Eastern Gate 💻 Register to join online: t.ly/Dvac5 The programme will also feature a keynote address by Prof. Peeter Ross and a showcase of digital health research and innovations.

Forum Invitation | Digital Health Forum 2026 @Makerere University School of Public Health, in partnership with @TallinnTech, Estonia, invites you to the Digital Health Forum 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, health professionals and digital health practitioners to explore how digital technologies can strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage. Theme: Advancing Digital Health and Informatics for Universal Health Coverage in Uganda and Beyond Keynote Speaker: Prof. Peeter Ross, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, who will share lessons from Estonia's digital health transformation. Speakers: · Dr. Joan Mutyoba, Head, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MakSPH · Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, MakSPH–TalTech Uganda Co-lead · Mr. Jamiru Mpiima, Digital Health Specialist, Ministry of Health, Uganda 📅 Friday, 16 October 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM–1:30 PM EAT 📍 MakSPH Auditorium, near Makerere University Eastern Gate 💻 Join online: t.ly/Dvac5 The forum will also feature a panel discussion on sustainable digital health implementation and a showcase of digital health research and innovations. #DigitalHealth #HealthInformatics #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthInnovation #MakSPH #TalTech

Call for Entries | NTU–Mak World AMR Awareness Week 2026 Student Competition @Makerere University, in partnership with @NottmTrentUni (UK), invites students to participate in a creative competition marking World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2026, under the theme “One Health, one action: Prevent AMR now.” The competition aims to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), promote responsible antimicrobial use and encourage creative communication on one of today's pressing public health challenges. Competition Categories 1. Comic Strip: Creatively raise awareness of AMR and promote antimicrobial stewardship. 2. Video, Song, Dance or Rap (maximum 5 minutes): Communicate AMR awareness and antimicrobial stewardship through an engaging performance. 3. Researcher's Video (maximum 2 minutes): Explain AMR-related research to a general audience. Students may participate individually or in groups. The best entry in each category will receive a cash prize. 📌 Submission Deadline: Sunday, 8 November 2026 📧 Submit entries to: [email protected] Winners will be announced during the NTU–Mak WAAW 2026 online event on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM EAT . The event will bring together students, researchers, health professionals and partners to discuss AMR, promote responsible antimicrobial use and showcase student creativity. 🔗 Register to attend: zoom.us/meeting/register/0Gy… #WAAW2026 #AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #AntimicrobialStewardship #NTUMakPartnership

Applications Open | Short Course in Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation @Makerere University School of Public Health, through the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management, is accepting applications for a two-week online short course on Introduction to Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation. The course will introduce participants to the principles and practical application of decision modelling in economic evaluation, covering Markov modelling, evidence synthesis, model development, validation, sensitivity analysis and interpretation of results to inform policy and resource allocation. Convened by Dr. @LizEkirapa, Associate Professor of Health Economics at MakSPH, the course will feature Dr. Joseph Babigumira, Managing Consultant at GHE Consulting, as Guest Lecturer. The training targets health professionals, researchers, policymakers, students and other individuals interested in applying decision modelling to economic evaluation. 📅 Dates: 9–20 November 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00–6:00 PM EAT 💻 Mode: Online via Zoom 💰 Fees: UGX 800,000 (Ugandans) | USD 270 (non-Ugandans) 📌 Application Deadline: 1 November 2026 🔗 Apply now: t.ly/sKdts For inquiries: Ms. Edith Namuleme, Short Course Coordinator 📧 [email protected] 📞 +256 759 761 161 #HealthEconomics #EconomicEvaluation #DecisionModelling #HealthPolicy #MakSPH

Explore Study, Scholarship and Research Opportunities with the European Union Are you a student, graduate, researcher or academic looking to advance your education, build your research career or establish international academic collaborations? The European Union and its Member States offer a range of study, scholarship and research opportunities across diverse fields and academic levels, from undergraduate and postgraduate studies to doctoral programmes, postdoctoral fellowships and research partnerships. Explore the opportunities available, and find out more about the eligibility requirements, application deadlines and procedures. LINK: sph.mak.ac.ug/wp-content/upl… Your next academic or research opportunity could be one click away!

New MakSPH Study Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Malaria Prevention in Uganda A new study led by researchers at @Makerere University School of Public Health has identified opportunities to strengthen malaria prevention in Uganda by addressing the social and environmental conditions that contribute to transmission. Published in PLOS Global Public Health in September 2026, the study was authored by Assoc. Prof. @DavidMusoke14, @EdwinahAtusingw, Allan Ssembuusi and @SuzieNakalawa of MakSPH, alongside Kevin Deane of @OpenUniversity, United Kingdom. The study explored barriers and opportunities to addressing social determinants of malaria, including poverty, poor housing, inadequate sanitation and limited access to healthcare. Conducted in Wakiso District, the qualitative study involved 100 participants through 10 focus group discussions, 11 in-depth interviews and 14 key informant interviews with community members, health workers, local leaders and other stakeholders. The findings identified three major barriers: an emphasis on treatment over prevention, inadequate coordination among institutions and partners, and complacency arising from malaria's persistent presence in communities. The study also identified two opportunities: the involvement of multiple stakeholders in malaria control and existing government and community structures, including health inspectors, malaria focal persons, and community health workers. The authors recommend building on these structures through stronger prevention, multisectoral coordination, and community engagement to address the underlying drivers of malaria transmission and advance Uganda's elimination efforts. Read the study: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph…