CITE

Centre of Design, Innovation & Translational Excellence (CITE) Focuses on translation of local innovations at @Makerere in Collaboration with @EdinburghUni

[CITE @citemakbme]

#PublicationAlert
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

[CITE @citemakbme]

@MakBME @sseki_biomed_en @rkalyes1 @Lung_Institute @STIsecretariat @Makerere @brian_k_matovu @Bryan_ksg @ksaxes The last team is CaniScan: an approach to fluid overflow prevention in medical suction canisters

[CITE @citemakbme]

Final Year students of @MakBME are presenting their Biomedical Innovations. Meet team NovaDesigns who are designing for neonates to prevent HIE.

[CITE @citemakbme]

@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.

[Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) @rkalyes1]

🔥 Keep safe from Ebola, take the right measures!
@brucekirenga
@MakerereCHS
@Internist_02
@DrOribaDan

[KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL @kirudduNRH]

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

You are warmly invited to join the upcoming BIOMIC Webinar on Thursday 28th May 2026 at 4pm

🔗 Join here: https://t.co/XP0MhmoZs5

@DrMusenero @brucekirenga @PbyakikaPauline @BiomicsLab @MWayengera @winterzie @ICER_Global @MNCH_Centre @unhro @UVRIug @UVRIug @MinofHealthUG

[Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬 @STIsecretariat]

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

[Microbiology Society @MicrobioSoc]

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

[Dan Kidega @DanFredKidega]

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.

[Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University @IDIMakerere]

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.

[Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬 @STIsecretariat]

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

[CITE @citemakbme]

bGLOBAL Summer Program is Here

@MakBME @ksaxes @UNSW @Makerere @sseki_biomed_en @brian_k_matovu

[ICIGS - 5th Edition @ICIGS_2027]

🌍 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

[IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society @IEEEembs]

#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.

[Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) @rkalyes1]

🔥 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

[Dr. Diana Atwine @DianaAtwine]

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.

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

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.

[Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero @JaneRuth_Aceng]

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.

[CITE @citemakbme]

Congratulations Prof Dr Olaro Charles

[Ministry of Health- Uganda @MinofHealthUG]

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 🎊