Bridget Ahumuza

First pitch, first milestone. Honored to present our first collaboration project at the Innovets handover @ college of veterinary medicine and Bio-security as @fehsu256 Projects Minister; a beautiful start to bigger impact ahead. 🚀

RWC Newsletter | April As World Malaria Day approaches, we’re starting the conversation early. This week’s newsletter looks at drug-resistant malaria and what it means for Uganda. Because malaria isn’t just still with us it’s changing.

Earlier this week, on the invitation of @WHOAFRO I participated in the Africa Tobacco Control partners meeting and shared about the role of youths in becoming Tobacco Control champions. We youths should stay vigilant against the tobacco industry tactics targeting us.

“Your mental health is like your phone battery ignore it too long and you’ll shut down at the worst moment 😅. Go out, laugh with friends, enjoy life, and remind your worries they are not the main character… but stay charged by putting God first 🙏✨.”

The Abstract Presentation Session A, themed “Partnerships, WASH & Vulnerable Populations,” brought forward critical conversations under the guidance of Session Chair, Ms. Ahumuza Bridget. The session featured impactful research presentations: Mr. Francis Agaba explored climate change and health adaptation capacities among the Batwa communities in Kanungu District. Mr. Juma Saidi Tusubila shed light on the burden, experiences, and coping strategies of caregivers of children with special health care needs in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement. Mr. Tom Okade examined tetanus toxoid vaccine uptake among waste pickers in selected dumpsites within the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Each presentation highlighted pressing environmental and public health challenges affecting vulnerable populations, while reinforcing the importance of partnerships and inclusive approaches in driving sustainable solutions. #MUEHSAForLife #MUEHSAConference2026

@Benk356 Thank you🥰

Congratulations @breeeex77, well deserved

@MUEHSA1 @MakSPH @DailyMonitor @RhodaWanyenze @DavidMusoke14 @Linda4Gibson @AFROHUN @Makerere @official_MUAC @fehsu256 @EHWAU1 Thank you MUEHSA🙏

A proud moment for the MUEHSA family 👏🏽 Our former Vice Chairperson (2024/25), Bridget Ahumuza @breeeex77, featured in the Daily Monitor with a powerful article titled “Stop Misusing Malaria Medicine.” Her voice adds to the national conversation on drug resistance and responsible health practices, issues at the core of Environmental Health. This is a true reflection of the impact MUEHSA leaders continue to make beyond the classroom, shaping policy, influencing behavior and protecting communities. Congratulations Bridget for flying the MUEHSA flag high and reminding us all of our role in safeguarding public health. #MUEHSAForLife

Substance use is destroying many lives across Africa. ⚠️urgent action is needed. Grateful to have attended the INEBRIA/ICUDDR Thematic Meeting 2026, where I gained valuable insights on substance use and the implementation of SBIRT in Africa 🌍, a powerful step toward prevention.

Our very own @breeeex77 is using her voice to fight malaria drug misuse. 🦟 Her message is simple: • Test before treatment • Complete doses • Do not share medicines Protect malaria medicines. Protect lives. 🌍

@MutesiPatr50882 @nba24Godblessus @kadondigracious @Poundste1Raheem @EvaS @kainomugisha256 @Makerere @NAgumenawe @MariaNamwanga @Benk356 @DrMee8 @fehsu256 @kadondig Yep

@nba24Godblessus @kadondigracious @Poundste1Raheem @EvaS @kainomugisha256 @Makerere @NAgumenawe @MariaNamwanga @breeeex77 @Benk356 @DrMee8 @fehsu256 Congratulations to @kadondig and thank you Jonah for being a real one since day one🔥 Real is rare⚡️

The people believed, the vision prevailed, and today victory takes oath 🏆 Congratulations to the new Makerere University Guild President @kadondigracious, GRCs @MutesiPatr50882, @Poundste1Raheem also Min. of Off Campus Affairs, @Evas.Akello, chairperson @kainomugisha256 , et al

The Chairperson Elect of the MakCHS College Guild Council for the 92nd students Guild. We congratulate her together with the other CGC members upon making it to the supreme student leadership body at the College of Health Sciences. 🎊🎊 @MakerereCHS @brucekirenga

"Chase after the tilapia, leave the small fish" - @AbelWalekhwa "Learn to fail early so that you improve early" - @S_Kahumuza Your brand speaks first; shape it intentionally, authentically, daily, always. An educative day it has been. Thanks @MakSPH Partnerships Office.

@AtukundaAnneR Well done Annie🥰👏

Last Friday, I presented a case report on “Neurofibromatosis type 1” at the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) Annual surgical scientific conference 2026. This case adds to the limited literature on massive limb-plexiform neurofibroma in Sub-Saharan Africa #ASOU #surgery

The 91st CGC conducted the White Coat Ceremony for the 101st cohort of Makerere University College of Health Sciences. This cohort serves as the first in the next century of health sciences’ Education, Innovation and Excellence. We welcome you to Health Professionalism. 🥼

" *Leadership isn't just about what's on your CV. It's about one simple question: Do you show up? " Dr. Sabrina Kitaka 🎤* We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, paediatric infectious diseases specialist, Senior Lecturer at Makerere University, and patron of the Research and Writers Club for a deeply insightful conversation on research, innovation, and mentorship. *She reflects on* : 🩺 The pediatricians who inspired her as a young undergraduate 📜 Why is true leadership about presence, not titles 💡 The urgent need for locally funded research 👥 The four people every young professional needs *Her words stay with you* : "When you're a leader, you should be able to create followers people who aspire to be like you or better than you." 📖 *Catch the full interview in the upcoming 52nd MMJ* .

Highlights from the SUGES CME Series 2026 session at Millennium Terrace Hotel, Bukoto.💫 Advancing knowledge on staging laparoscopy in GI cancers and strengthening the surgical community. #SUGES #MUSS