Makerere University Joint AIDS Program

Happy Eid al-Fitr

📢 Call for Applications: Emerging Voices for Global Health 2026 A global capacity-strengthening programme linked to the 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, taking place in Dubai ⏳ Deadline extended to 10 April! 🔗 shorturl.at/KtI7O

𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟯 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗣𝗛𝗦 𝗠&𝗘 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗶𝗻𝗷𝗮. The session has focused on strengthening data management, reporting, and the use of evidence to improve program performance across districts in the East Central region. Participants have harmonized reporting tools, discussed key reporting challenges, and identified actionable recommendations to improve reporting. Lessons learned and best practices have also been shared to enhance data quality and utilization. Conclusively, the District Biostatisticians have proposed practical approaches to reporting through the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2), aimed at streamlining processes and improving efficiency. @MinofHealthUG

This afternoon, on behalf of @MJAPUg, Dr. Birungi and I welcomed #KimWright, a Professor of Clinical Psychology at University of Exeter, to explore opportunities for research collaboration.

Our team @MJAPUg , led by @SabitiLaban has successfully engaged a team from the Uganda Nurses and midwives Council on an assessment of the Education for Interprofessional Ppractice for HIV and co-morbidities training project in preparation for the Continuous Professional Development accreditation for short courses. Stay tuned for updates

TB case finding (TB CAST) and district orientation activities are currently underway in Kamuli District. In partnership with the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB), we are supporting mission hospitals by extending hub routing to enhance GeneXpert utilization during the campaign. @MinofHealthUG @MakerereNews

Dr. Asuman, the District Health Officer-Mayuge, delivering remarks on Day 2 of the Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) Trainers’ Orientation at the Mayuge District Health Officer’s Boardroom. Supported by the AIDS Support Organization–CDFU, the training aims to strengthen integrated service delivery through improved supervision of Village Health Teams (VHTs) and the efficient redistribution of essential medicines. @MinofHealthUG @MakerereNews

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 We are pleased to share our Annual Report for the period October 2024 – September 2025. The report highlights the key achievements and milestones we have reached as an institution, as well as our contributions to strengthening Uganda's health sector. Please click the link below to access the report and learn more: mjap.mak.ac.ug/annual-reports/

On this Women’s Day, we honour the strength that shapes families, communities, and the future. #HappyWomenDay26

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Qualified candidates are invited to apply by 2:30 PM EAT on Friday, March 13th, 2026. For details about the advertised position, please visit our website under the 'Career' section. mjap.mak.ac.ug/jobs/

The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. @BettyAmongiMP arrives at the #WomenConventionUg to join leaders and stakeholders advancing women’s empowerment. @Turya_osborn

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 In collaboration with the Senior Health Educator, essential health supplies, including Zinc and Amoxicillin (Amoxikid), were redistributed. These commodities were received as buffer stock from Living Goods, a partner supporting Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) activities in Mayuge District. @MinofHealthUG

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𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Qualified candidates are invited to apply by 4:30 PM EAT on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. For details about the advertised position, please visit our website under the 'Career' section. mjap.mak.ac.ug/jobs/

The US embassy in Kampala has celebrated the arrival of the first consignment of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a new HIV drug, in Uganda. DETAILS 👇🏽#VisionUpdates newvision.co.ug/category/healt…

Today, our teams took part in a Community Baraza organised by Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH). The Baraza provided an open platform for dialogue between health service providers, local leaders, and community members to: ⏳Share updates on health service delivery ✍️Address community concerns and feedback 👏Promote transparency and accountability 💪Strengthen collaboration for improved health outcomes Engagements like these are vital in building trust, enhancing service quality, and ensuring that community voices remain central to healthcare delivery. @MinofHealthUG @ainbyoo @MakerereNews

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢 🎓 Today, we proudly celebrate our colleague Dr. Caroline Birungi upon her graduation from the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS).Her doctoral thesis, titled: “Risky sexual behavior among individuals with severe mental illness in Uganda: Prevalence, correlates, perceptions, and effectiveness of risky sexual behaviour reduction intervention.” This significant scholarly work advances understanding of sexual health risks among individuals living with severe mental illness in Uganda and rigorously evaluates interventions aimed at reducing risky sexual behaviours within this vulnerable population. Her research contributes valuable evidence to inform policy, clinical practice, and targeted prevention strategies — strengthening the intersection of mental health and HIV/sexual health programming in Uganda. Congratulations, Dr. Birungi, on this remarkable academic achievement and contribution to public health research. 🌟

@MJAPUg @SemitalaFred Great work by the team led by Prof. @SemitalaFred 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿