Derrick Semugenze

Researcher | Fitness enthusiast | Environmentalist | PhD student @UvA_Amsterdam

[Alan Kasujja @kasujja]

The reason Uganda continues to defeat Ebola?

Dr Misaki Wayengera
Dr Henry Kyobe Bosa
Prof Bruce Kirenga
Prof Pauline Byakika
Prof Pontiano Kaleebu
Prof Rhoda Wanyenze
Prof Vinard Nantulya
Prof Moses Joloba
Prof Sewankambo

And many other dedicated patriots you never hear about.

Innovating on therapeutics each day, developing local diagnostics etc..

We honour you.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

#Uganda has today reported three new confirmed cases of #Ebola in the country, including a Ugandan health worker, a driver and a Congolese national who travelled from Ituri Province, in the neighbouring #DRC, for medical care.

This brings the total number of people in Uganda who have been tested positive for Ebola Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus to five.

I acknowledge @MinofHealthUG for their efforts to detect, monitor and care for people suspected of and confirmed for contracting the Ebola virus.

At this critical moment in the outbreak response, it is vital that authorities maintain high vigilance to control expansion of the virus.

@WHO is working side by side with @AfricaCDC, and partners in the DRC and Uganda, to contain the outbreak, support affected people, and bolster a coordinated response.
https://t.co/UvpSj9WBie

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

BREAKING: Angry locals tried to forcibly take the body of man believed to have died of Ebola in northeastern DRC. 2 tents treating patients were set on fire.

Some believe that Ebola is a "white man's disease" though it often spreads at funerals. Uganda has suspended DRC flights

[Alan Kasujja @kasujja]

As we talk now, we don’t have Ebola in the country. Even the Congolese patient we have been treating has tested negative.

@DianaAtwine - PS Ministry of Health #Uganda

[Derrick Semugenze @SeMuG9]

In our recently published work (https://t.co/VfWJAlJLvP) we found that active CMV infection was associated with TB among South African adults with presumptive TB.
@WillySsengooba @CobelensFrank @agbasteiro #Prof. Grant Theron @aighd @Makerere @SANTHEafrica

[Makerere University Biomedical Research Center @Mak_BRC]

Behind every rare disease is a story, a person, and a community. On the 28th of February 2026, we held a walk to make sure that they are heard.
300million people live with a rare disease so we walked so as to bring their strength to the forefront.
Small steps = Big impact

[Makerere University Biomedical Research Center @Mak_BRC]

Alone, we are rare,together, we are strong
Rare doesn't mean invisible. 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease.
Awareness is only the beginning. Let's move towards faster diagnoses and better treatments!
#RareDiseaseDay
#RareDiseaseAwareness

[Kakande Alex @KakandeAlex]

Team Lubiri SS are quiet waiting for Mengo SS to say a thing and we also Join

[Derrick Semugenze @SeMuG9]

@winterzie @univofstandrews @SabiitiwWilber @bernieaohare @vibhoreco @brucekirenga @Lung_Institute @ICER_Global @rkalyes1 @Infection_StAnd @StAndMedicine @Jackynakabira @Zahranamuli @MWayengera @PbyakikaPauline @ProfIbingira @firmie83 @MakerereCHS Congratulations Dr. Muttamba

[Winters Muttamba @winterzie]

JOY UNCONFINED! Graduated with a PhD from @univofstandrews Deepest gratitude to my supervisors @SabiitiwWilber @bernieaohare @vibhoreco & Andy Ramsey, @brucekirenga for the mentorship & endless opportunities to grow, family, friends, colleagues at @Lung_Institute & @ICER_Global

[Wilber Sabiiti @SabiitiwWilber]

Very warm congratulations to three East Africans, Dr Winters Muttamba, Dr Hellen Onyango and Dr Ritah Nikiboneka who have been conferred Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in Medicine at University of St Andrews @Infection_StAnd @StAndMedicine @TBtrials_StAnd @univofstandrews @winterzie @Jb_Atwech @RitahNakibon @Lung_Institute @brucekirenga @ICER_Global @Makerere @DiscoverJKUAT

[Mudarshiru Bbuye🇺🇬 @BMudarshiru]

I have joined to celebrate the colleagues at the University of St Andrews, Scotland UK who are graduating with PhDs

Dr Winters Muttamba @winterzie from Uganda 🇺🇬
Dr Hellen Atieno Onyango @Jb_Atwech from Kenya 🇰🇪

Dr Ritah Faith Nakiboneka from Uganda 🇺🇬

Congratulations to Prof Wilber Sabiiti @SabiitiwWilber, one of my mentors who has been their supervisor

Congratulations to the folks🎊🥰

@Lung_Institute
@SabiitiwWilber

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

A study from @WillySsengooba, researchers from @Makerere & others reveals that viral infections may increase the risk of TB disease progression calling for heightened surveillance.
🔗 https://t.co/DMAEs0QTp5
#MLIat10 @brucekirenga @ICER_Global @ProfIbingira @MJoloba @SeMuG9

[Ernest Bwogi @synest_]

I've published my second article in the Applied Biomedical Signal Processing Lab News(@abspieLab ) at the University of Warwick, sharing reflections from the recently concluded 12th EDCTP Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. @DavidePiaggio
🔗 Read it here:[https://t.co/GK5nbchvHQ]

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Mr. Edgar Kigozi is providing laboratory support for the @CIHR_IRSC @CEPIvaccines funded #SMART trial in Bukavu, in collaboration with @McMasterU & Catholic Univ of Bukavu @brucekirenga @MWayengera #SMARTTrial

[TwentyEight Tours @twenty8tours]

Come find us at the Bride and Groom expo 2025 for all your honeymoon desires 💯

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

🌍✈️ Juliet, Founder of TwentyEight Tours & Travel, is all set for #BrideAndGroomExpo2025!

�� “We’ve signed up for the Expo because it’s the biggest collection of intending brides and grooms — not just in Uganda, but across East Africa!”

And what are they bringing? The BEST and most LUXURIOUS honeymoon packages you can dream of!

🎥 Video by @Jackie_Achan

[Patrick Oyulu @patrickoyulu]

NIRA Deployed a Linguistic Weapon.

Somewhere in Uganda, a @NIRA_Ug Registrar just dropped the mic - not with force, but with fluency. In one short video clip, she glided from English to Luganda, Lusoga, Runyankore, Alur, and Swahili like a United Nations interpreter on Red Bull. If there were language Olympics, Claire Ollama would be taking home gold… and still have enough breath to read the 7 o’clock news.

This isn’t just public communication - it’s public connection. At a time when access to services hinges on trust and clarity, Claire has redefined civic engagement armed with nothing but grace, charisma, and cultural fluency.

And let’s be clear: she’s not with the Police (though they could certainly borrow a page). She’s from the National Identification and Registration Authority - NIRA. Yes, the same institution we only talk about when we’ve lost our ID or fear our fingerprints have “disappeared.”

Whoever handles HR at NIRA: give this woman a raise, a medal, or at the very least a fuel allowance. Because if more public servants spoke to us like Claire, Ugandans might start lining up early just to be addressed with dignity.

Claire Ollama from Paidha, you didn’t just inform us - you translated trust. Kudos, Registrar. Uganda has heard you - loud, clear, and in six languages.

Watch the video. Then rewatch it. Then clap. #Uganda

[Global Health EDCTP3 @EDCTP3]

What a community!

The Twelfth #EDCTPForum has come to a close, and what an incredible week it has been.

To everyone who was present, we thank you for making this Forum a true celebration of science, collaboration and equity in #GlobalHealth.

See you in Madrid!

[THRiVE Consortium @THRiVEDELTAS]

Professor Nelson Sewankambo (Emeritus) joined other panelists at the #12thEDCTP forum in #Kigali to speak about preparing the next generation of Africa’s research leaders