Centre of Design, Innovation & Translational Excellence (CITE) Focuses on translation of local innovations at @Makerere in Collaboration with @EdinburghUni
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A compound analysis of medical device clinical trials registered in Africa on https://t.co/kdImJyHIi9 .
....only 31/54 African countries had registered MDCTs, majority taking place in Egypt and South Africa...
https://t.co/Bz5nsljkxc
@MakBME@sseki_biomed_en@rkalyes1@Lung_Institute The third team is MedMakers designing a non invasive device for placental hypoxia detection. We still have a huge burden of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity in our regions. Such innovations have the potential to save lives. All the best to this team.
Day 1 of the Investor Readiness Bootcamp was all about shifting mindset and understanding what really drives startup funding decisions
One key takeaway from the session:
“Not all funding is the same: grants, equity, venture capital, each serves a different purpose and understanding the right funding option can make or break your startup journey.” - Asma Bouzaidi (Senior Investment Associate (Tunisia), Flat6Labs)
We also explored a powerful truth:
“Investors don’t just invest in ideas, they invest in teams and execution.” - Faten Aissi (Director of Global Partnerships, Flat6Labs)
For many founders, this reframe was critical, moving from just building ideas to building strong, execution-ready teams with clear strategies.
Day 1 set the tone: clarity on funding paths, and a deeper understanding of what investors truly look for
#InvestorReadiness #StartupUganda #Bootcamp #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation
Join our AMR Innovation Exchange webinar, this time on 'Regulation of Medical Devices in Uganda'
📅 11 May 12:00 BST
🎤 Rachel J Mujawimana (BPharm., MSc), Inspector of Drugs, NDA, Uganda
Register now: https://t.co/oXSGpnOPYt
#KOAMR#KnockingOutAMR#RegulatoryAffairs#Webinar
The first bone marrow transplant took place today at Uganda Cancer Institute.
Congratulations President Y.K Museveni and the entire Health Ministry of Uganda under the leadership of Hon. Dr. R. Acheng.
Expanding screening expands what health systems can detect. With U.S. Gov support via the @StopTB iNTP, @IDIMakerere & @MinofHealthUG are using AI‑powered portable X‑rays to strengthen the workforce, detect #TB earlier, and identify other lung diseases—maximising donor impact.
Uganda’s startup ecosystem is growing fast, but growth alone isn’t enough.
The Investor Readiness Bootcamp is bridging the gap between innovation & global investment
Led by STI-OP with Flat6Labs & National ICT Innovation Hub, founders are gaining real skills in fundraising, valuations & pitch mastery
Featuring insights from Faten Aissi (Director of Global Partnerships, Flat6Labs) and Asma Bouzaidi (Senior Investment Associate, Flat6Labs Tunisia), bringing global investor perspective closer to local founders.
#StartupUganda #InvestorReadiness #Innovation #STIOP
🌍 Big news!
The 5th International Congress on Innovations in Global Surgery (ICIGS) is coming to Uganda 🇺🇬 on 24–25 March 2027!
Join us as we Innovate, Collaborate & Propagate solutions for global surgery. See you there!
#ICIGS2027#GlobalSurgery#InnovationsInSurgery
#Mentorship = growth 🚀
The #IEEEEMBS Student Mentoring Program is empowering future leaders in #BiomedicalEngineering through collaboration, guidance, and real-world impact.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/C8SekGH4Yy.
🔥 The CRADLE device for identifying pregnant women at risk.
🔥 The simple traffic device reduces mortality!
🔥 Tests using POCS & technology to predict and prevent poor maternal outcomes!
@KateBramham
Today, government has launched locally manufactured test kits for HIV, malaria & sickle cell disease, alongside the local HIV testing algorithm. While presiding over the function, the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister emphasized that this is a strategic effort to protect and nurture Uganda's local industries, ensuring that national investments translate into sustainable economic growth, job creation, and long-term health system resilience. This advances the #BUBU policy.
The Ministry of Health is launching locally manufactured diagnostic test kits under the Buy Uganda Build Uganda initiative aimed at promoting local content. @Microhaem is the main manufacturer. Test kits play a critical role in diagnostics in the prevention, detection, and management of diseases including HIV, Malaria and Sickle Cell Disease. Local manufacturing is important in enhancing national health security, supply chain resilience and economic development.
What a wonderful day today as we unveiled the locally manufactured test kits for HIV, malaria, and sickle cell disease. This is a testament to the Buy Uganda Build Uganda Policy. This was officially launched by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. @RobinahNabbanja.
Dr. @olaro_charles, Director General Health Services has been installed as Professor of Practice at Clarke International University.
He was installed during the 16th Graduation Ceremony held at the University Campus in Bukasa in Kampala.
Dr. Olaro, who currently serves as the Director General Health Services at the Ministry of Health, is a distinguished Ugandan surgeon, national health systems leader, public servant, and policy expert with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, institutional leadership, public health policy, and academic engagement.
Dr Olaro has served at Clarke International University in various roles, including on the University Governing Council contributing to governance and strategic oversight.
Congratulations Dr. @olaro_charles 🎊