Jackie Nakabira

An administrator, Competent, organized with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills

[Solomon Serwanjja @SolomonSerwanjj]

WE BUILT A HOSPITAL IN A VILLAGE.

Yesterday was nothing short of amazing.

We hosted a massive free health camp for the people of Bamutakudde and neighboring villages in Kyampisi Sub-county and the turnout was overwhelming.

Over 700 people turned up: the old, the young, women, men. Over 50 medical workers volunteered their time and skills. We had free consultation, testing, treatment & medicine for all

For one day, we had a real hospital in our village:
- Reception, waiting area & triage (BP & temperature checks)
- General Medicine desk
- Dental clinic
- Lung & Respiratory desk thanks to Makerere University @Lung_Institute
- Gynecology desk powered by @naggalamahosp
- Lab testing (blood tests), HIV/AIDS counselling & testing thanks to @Rotary_Bukoto
- Prostate Cancer screening
- Ultrasound / Imaging scans
- Pharmacy : Free medicines given out
- Eye Care Clinic free eye checks & free glasses powered by @HAPAUG01

I have never seen our community so happy. My heart is full.

Thank you to @Alahai256 and @NewtonAllan6 the team leads, every doctor, nurse, lab technician, volunteer, partner, and mobilizer who made this possible. You gave our people the gift of health.

A big thank you to my village team for the making this a success. Team, we did it.

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Today is #WorldLungDay. Join Dr. @katswincey and the @BusogaHealth tonight at 8:00 PM for an insightful webinar on lung health. Don't miss out on expert tips to protect your breathing.
Register in advance:
https://t.co/8ZqhZvwDLy
@brucekirenga @ikimuli2020 @EuroRespSoc @BALRcommunity @LungAssociation @aluk_research @MORDECAI1992 @Jackynakabira @rnantanda @Paeduganda @ElectDrFrankHQ @UMAED1 @UMA

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

We mourn the passing of Dr. Okot Nwang Martin, a pioneer of pulmonary medicine in Uganda, former President of the Uganda Thoracic Society and Member of the Lung Institute Technical Board (2015–2020).

Our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
@brucekirenga @IbingiraCharles @SabrinaKitaka

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemics Research (@ICER_Global) invites scientists, frontline health workers, policymakers, media, religious leaders and the general public to a Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue on priority actions to halt the growth of the current Bundibugyo virus outbreak on 27 August 2026 at 5:00PM - 8:00PM EAT. #ICERDialogue #EmergencyResponse
Register here: https://t.co/RHooTYhZhj

@SabiitiwWilber @MinofHealthUG @Lung_Institute
@brucekirenga @MWayengera @UVRIug
@Hskyobe @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 @DrAyumeCharles
@DianaAtwine @ainbyoo @nextmediaug @KKariisa
@DailyMonitor @CapitalFMUganda @rkalyes1
@Parliament_Ug @GCICUganda @UgandaMediaCent
@SsaliSarah @Makerere @IDIMakerere @MJAPUg
@MRC_Uganda @MakerereCHS @PbyakikaPauline
@hsendagire1 @Buzeki_Sharifah @KCCAUG @winterzie @bahatungire @DaudiKabanda @NIHRresearch @AFROHUN @GHS_Network @_RHSP @WHO @AfricaCDC @CDCgov @CDCGlobal @Loki_Naglfar

[Hon. Eng Asiimwe Jonard. @EngJonard]

Today, I embark upon the second and final day of my technical and scientific mission at Makerere University, with our focus turning to one of the most consequential frontiers of Uganda’s development: the conversion of scientific knowledge into solutions that preserve life, strengthen public health and create economic value. Our focus will be on biomedical research, genomics, diagnostics, infectious diseases, One Health, medical technologies, technology translation and enterprise development because a nation cannot secure its future by perpetually importing answers to problems its own scientists have the capacity to solve.

As Uganda advances towards its ambitious national transformation agenda, our universities must not remain detached from the productive machinery of national development. They must be laboratories of discovery, engines of technological sovereignty and launchpads for enterprises built on home-grown intellectual capital. I am therefore here to challenge, connect and catalyse the ecosystem so that research does not end in journals, but crosses the threshold into laboratories, clinics, industries and markets, where knowledge becomes innovation, innovation becomes enterprise, and enterprise becomes national prosperity.

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Winceslaus Katagira (@katswincey) on earning a PhD from the University of Leicester @UOLtweets

Your doctoral work, "Development of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Post-TB Lung Disease in Uganda," is a significant contribution to advancing post-TB care and improving the quality of life for patients in Uganda and beyond.

Your dedication to research, innovation, and improving lung health continues to inspire us all.

@brucekirenga @rnantanda @ikimuli2020 @Winterzie @pulm_rehabUHL @Global_RECHARGE @za4_ahmed @MarkWORME @IPCRG @rkalyes1
#Leicestergrad

[The LIGHT Consortium @LIGHTonTB]

🎥 Real voices. Real growth. Real collaboration.

Watch highlights from the LIGHT Consortium Reflections Booklet 👇
https://t.co/Aqz4fakYKO

📖 https://t.co/vwT1w5iKe8
#GlobalHealth #LIGHTConsortium

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

📢 WE'RE HIRING | PHARMACIST
Join the @Lung_Institute and contribute to cutting-edge clinical trials and respiratory health research.

https://t.co/eHarB9RXDs

@brucekirenga @Jackynakabira @ikimuli2020 @Zahranamuli @rianom @DrBalukuJoseph @rnantanda

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Over the past two days, the Institute’s Senior Management Team convened to develop the 2026/27 Business Plan, aligning strategic priorities and charting a bold course for growth, innovation, research, training, and patient-centered care. Together, we are strengthening our commitment to advancing respiratory health, transforming lives through quality care, and delivering lasting impact for the communities we serve.
@ikimuli2020 @brucekirenga @rnantanda @winterzie @katswincey @NalwangaDamalie @emkansiime @MORDECAI1992 @Jackynakabira @Zahranamuli @rianom @simonmugambe256

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

The wait is finally over. 10 Years of Advancing Lung Health in Uganda | Makerere University Lung Institute is now LIVE on YouTube.
A powerful journey of innovation, lifesaving care, and research shaping respiratory health in Uganda and beyond. From patients to pioneers this is impact in motion.

Don’t miss it 👉 https://t.co/G4qRC0ouCo via @YouTube
@winterzie @brucekirenga @SabrinaKitaka @LIGHTonTB @rkalyes1 @ProfIbingira @Jackynakabira @simonmugambe256 @Kutsmarie @emkansiime @ikimuli2020 @MORDECAI1992 @Makerere @IDIMakerere

Kudos to the commendable team at @UkweliAfrica who put this together.
#MLIat10 #LungInstituteUG

[Jackie Nakabira @Jackynakabira]

Proud to be part of this great milestone! @winterzie @Zahranamuli @ikimuli2020 @MORDECAI1992 @emkansiime @akugizibweimma1

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Our 10 Year Anniversary Magazine is now live on our website.

This special edition captures a decade of groundbreaking research, care, impact stories, partnerships, and the people who have shaped the Lung Institute’s journey over the past ten years.

Read it here: https://t.co/HKGUDnrwMD

#MLIat10 #LungInstituteUG @brucekirenga @winterzie @Makerere @ikimuli2020 @rnantanda @Jackynakabira @emkansiime @MORDECAI1992 @SsaliSarah @DeiBioPharma @rkalyes1 @stanbicug @Microhaem @URAuganda @patrickbitature @ZydusUniverse @STIsecretariat @MinofHealthUG

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening for the webinar on snoring and other sleep disorders in commemoration of #WorldSleepDay with Dr Ivan Kimuli @ikimuli2020 and Prof William Worodria. We appreciate your engagement and insightful questions.

If you missed any part of the session or would like to revisit the discussion, kindly find the link below: 👇
Is Snoring Dangerous? Expert Talk on Sleep Apnea & Sleep Health by Dr. I... https://t.co/oApQy1qP4H via @YouTube

@SabrinaKitaka @LydiaNakiyingi @TheUMAofficial @UgandaPhysician @MakerereCHS
#SleepHealth #LungInstituteUG #MLIat10

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

LIGHT Project Dissemination: "Under the @LIGHTonTB I got the opportunity to be a PHD student and graduated last year" Dr @jaspernidoi
@winterzie @brucekirenga @SsaliSarah @Afidep
@TheGFUCCM @winterzie @Jackynakabira @FCDOGovUK @MLW_Programme @MinofHealthUG
@WHOUganda @unhco @jcrc_official1 @StopTB
@LSHTM @ReSoKenya @ikimuli2020 @Jackynakabira
#LungInstituteUG #LIGHTEvidenceToAction #MLIat10

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

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

[Zahra Namuli @Zahranamuli]

Clock ticking…and we can’t wait to show up for this important cause. Honored to be part of the celebrations marking 100 years of excellence at @MakerereCHS and the impact it continues to make in health, training and research. #MAKCHS100 @Lung_Institute @Jackynakabira

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

The Lung Institute is proud to join the @MakerereCHS Alumni Centennial Dinner celebrating 100 years of excellence in health sciences training, research, and service. @ProfNawangwe @MakerereNews @ProfIbingira @brucekirenga @SabrinaKitaka @ikimuli2020 @emkansiime @Jackynakabira @winterzie @MORDECAI1992 @Zahranamuli

📅 6 March 2026 | 📍 Hotel Africana
#MAKCHS100 #ScienceForHealthyLungs #MLIat10 #LungInstitute

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Happening now: LIGHT TB Project review meeting taking stock of achievements, assessing progress against objectives, and sharpening focus for the next phase of implementation. @brucekirenga
@winterzie
@Jackynakabira @LIGHTonTB @FCDOGovUK #MLIat10

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Since the year began, the clinic has seen close to 200 patients, highlighting the growing need for respiratory care in Uganda. Our clinic and laboratory services are open.
@brucekirenga @ikimuli2020 @rianom @katswincey @ProfIbingira #MLIat10

[Canary Mugume @CanaryMugume]

Don’t struggle with sleep this new year, we gatchu.

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

Thank you Dr. Phiona Ekyaruhanga @ephiona10