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Here are some reasons why you don't have to miss the webinar on sleep disorders on 18 March 2026 at 3:00 PM (EAT) with Dr Ivan Kimuli @ikimuli2020 Register here: tinyurl.com/y79u7mv2 @brucekirenga @rnantanda @Jackynakabira @SabrinaKitaka @ps_lukwago @ForGlobalEquity @faith_nabushawo #LungInstituteUG #MLIat10 #LungsMatter

Do you or someone you know snore? It could be more than just deep sleep. Join Dr. @ikimuli2020 & Prof. William Worodria for an eye-opening Day of Lung Science webinar on the hidden health risks of snoring affecting the lungs. 🗓 Wednesday, 18 March 2026 ⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM (EAT) 📍 Via Zoom 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/y79u7mv2 @brucekirenga @WHOUganda @MORDECAI1992 @winterzie @rnantanda @DrBalukuJoseph @rkalyes1 @ProfIbingira @MulagoReferral @Zahranamuli @Jackynakabira @jmukwaba @MakerereCHS @Makerere @EuroRespSoc #LungInstituteUG #MLIat10 #LungsMatter

The Lung Institute held its Annual General Meeting today with key stakeholders from @Makerere led by the VC @ProfNawangwe, members of the Lung Consortium and the institute Management led Board Chair @ProfIbingira & Director @brucekirenga. The meeting reflected on the Institute’s trajectory, achievements, gaps in lung healthcare, and the strategic direction for advancing lung health, research, and care in Uganda and beyond. @MinofHealthUG @MulagoReferral @Jackynakabira @winterzie

Celebrating a century of excellence at the @MakerereCHS A night to reflect on 100 years of impact in health training, research, and service, while looking ahead to the future of healthcare in Uganda and beyond at the centennial dinner #MakCHS100 #LungInstitute @brucekirenga @SabrinaKitaka @rkalyes1 @ikimuli2020

Tomorrow (2026.01.06) at exactly 8:00 am, Uganda Communications Commission ED, Hon. Nyombi Thembo @UCC_ED will be live on @sanyukatv to discuss a range of issues including internet access during the election period. Tune in to get insights. #GoldenPosts @FNalubaale

Kasuku: "Usually when someone visits their Jajja, they are given a gift or something to take back home, so I'm requesting that Your Excellency give us something to take back home." President Museveni: "I wouldn't mind that, but now I'm a presidential candidate, and that would look like bribery, so we can wait until after the elections and I'll see about that." #JazzWithJajja

Things to teach your kids; - Chess - First aid - Resilience - Astronomy - Persuasion - Adaptability - Self-respect - Self-defence - Cooking skills - Assertiveness - Managing time - A good attitude - Public speaking - Problem solving - Self-awareness - Gardening skills - How to volunteer - How to negotiate - Living off the land - Basic home repair - Starting a business - Money management - Good communication - Don’t watch the news - Emotional intelligence - How to manage stress - Basic car maintenance - How to make a decision - How to influence people - How to be a great mother - It’s okay to feel your emotions - Mental frameworks for thinking - Understanding healthy relationships - Building others up, not tearing them down - Problem-solving over memorization - Exploration over conformity - Creativity over rote learning - The value of hard work. - How to be kind to everyone. - Why failure is the path to success. - How to think, not what to think. - How to adapt, not conform. - How to lead, not follow. - How to create, not consume. - Taking care of animals. - Good use of language. - Opposite sex relationships. - Healhy food choices. - Music, listening and performing. - General culture. - Foreign languages. - Leadership. - Stoicism. - Fasting. - Sports. - Video games. - Spirituality. - Travelling. - Copywriting. - Drawing. - Self love. What would you add?

Yesterday, I met with the family of Dean Lubowa Saava. They came not as lawyers, activists, or social media commentators, but as a family bearing the quiet weight of a situation that has lingered far longer than such moments should. The conversation was not easy, nor was it intended to be. I first met Saava in 1995, and we've walked similar paths since then. We are acquaintances, even friends, and while that history is significant, it cannot replace or alter the law. I want to emphasise something I shared with the family: this matter is not personal. Many have attempted to frame Saava's case as retaliation for online attacks against me, but that narrative is false. In public life, criticism, even harsh criticism, comes with the territory. If personal attacks were sufficient grounds for imprisonment, our prisons would be overflowing. This case is about the law, nothing more, nothing less. I explained to the family that once a matter enters the criminal justice system, it cannot be resolved through goodwill or forgiveness alone. The courts must take their course. Regulators must respect that process, and leaders must resist the temptation to personalise institutions. That distinction can be challenging to accept, especially when one is hurting. But it is necessary. What resonated with me most, however, was not the legal discussion but the human aspect. A family under strain, children missing important school moments, and a home feeling the absence of its head, these are the quiet consequences that rarely trend online, yet they hold the highest cost. As we approach the festive season, I felt it was important to acknowledge this reality. In my personal capacity, not as a regulator, I prepared a Christmas package for the family. This gesture was not a statement on the case or an act of interference, but a simple, human show of compassion. It is possible to enforce the law firmly while still acting with kindness. It is possible to support institutions and recognise pain simultaneously. It is possible to be steadfast without being hard-hearted. I told the family that once this chapter concludes, I remain open to reconciliation and constructive engagement. Accountability should never close the door to reform or growth. This situation is neither a victory story nor a tragedy. It serves as a reminder that laws exist for a reason, that digital platforms bear real responsibility, and that behind every case file are real people, families, children, and futures. As leaders, our duty is to protect the public interest while maintaining our humanity. Striking that balance is never easy, but it is always necessary.

Congratulations Frank and your team You have our prayers and support We need to partner on tackling the challenges facing health professionals education in the country especially the doctors

The vote sponsored by Africa Leadership Magazine for African Educationist for 2025 was very tight, but we made it. I thank all my friends, followers and everybody who believes in and appreciates what we are doing at Makerere University for your support.

Join us for these discussions. I will be specifically discussing R&D financing for Africa

Tonight at 8:30 PM on @ubctvuganda #UBCFrontBench, tune in for an engaging discussion on “Mobility and Dignity: Making Uganda’s Infrastructure Work for the People,” as sector leaders unpack how Uganda is improving transport systems and strengthening mobility for all citizens

The National Position at COP30 briefing paper outlines the country's key messages and expectations for Belem @UNFCCC A must-read for stakeholders and delegates at COP30 > linkedin.com/posts/climate-… #UGCOP30 #ClimateAction #COP30 #ccd @min_waterUg

Join us on November 12th, 2025, at 3:00 PM (EAT) for the #MLIat10 Webinar Series as we gear up for the 10-year anniversary celebrations with Dr. @jmukwaba Dr. @jaspernidoi & @WillySsengooba 🔗Register here: t.ly/glPAq — CPD points will be awarded

Great discussions today on advancing clean cooking for better health and environment at the #REC expo with Dr. @ikimuli2020, Deputy Director @LungInstitute who shared insights on how cleaner energy solutions can save lives and lungs. #MLIat10 @brucekirenga @NREP_Uganda @winterzie

Just 30–60 min of daily movement like walking,cycling or jogging can reduce early death risk up to 40% *15–30 min/day:20% ↓mortality *45–60 min/day:40% ↓mortality Even a little activity is better than none Best daily investment:MOVE YOUR BODY! Refs:BMJ (2019);Lancet PH (2021)

"I am a student, and I walk to school every day. Along the way, I'm exposed to car emissions and dust from road construction. Masks help me to protect our lungs" #MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG @brucekirenga @Lung_Institute @Educ_SportsUg @MORDECAI1992

Your Lungs deserve clean Air. Let’s reduce emissions and protect our children’s health. #MLIat10 #MyAirMyHealth #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG @IPCRG @AirQoProject @DrBalukuJoseph @FRESHAIRTeam @brucekirenga @winterzie