Pathogen Economy

Pathogen Economy Bureau of @STISecretariat

[Pathogen Economy @PathogenEconomy]

The Pathogen Economy vision for 2040 - contributing 48.5 billion USD to the economy @STIsecretariat

[Patrick Albert Ipola @PatrickIpola]

https://t.co/yo1RHU69F2

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

The Hon. Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, met with the Directorate of Socio-Economic Monitoring and Research, led by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring – Office of the President, Hon. Sandra Santa Alum, together with the STI Secretariat team, for a briefing on the performance assessment of National Innovation Fund projects.

Undertaken following a Presidential directive, the assessment provides an independent view of achievements and existing gaps and will, where necessary, inform the new STI Policy aimed at strengthening the impact of Government investment in science, technology and innovation.

“Our Ministry is the yolk, not the egg; we are at the centre, connecting with every Ministry. We are open to working with everyone, as long as we are collectively working towards achieving President Museveni’s vision.” Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki - Minister for Science, Technology and innovation - OP.

The Ministry remains committed to creating an enabling environment that transforms research and innovation into commercially viable products, enterprises and industries that create jobs, generate wealth and drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.

#STIUganda

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

A significant milestone for Uganda’s research and innovation agenda as Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation – Office of the President, officially commissioned the Natural Products Research and Innovation Centre (NaPRiC).

Established with funding from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, the facility will support research, innovation, and the development of solutions from Uganda’s natural resources.

- Making Uganda the Best -

#STIworks

[Hon. Eng Asiimwe Jonard. @EngJonard]

Today I returned to my alma mater, Busitema University - Main Campus, not for ceremony but to concretize a deliberate shift in Uganda’s development architecture anchoring national transformation in science-led, locally engineered industrial capacity. The handover of the Electric Bus and commissioning of the high-capacity DC fast charging infrastructure is not symbolic; it is an operational proof-point that advanced mobility systems can be conceived, assembled, and deployed within our own institutional ecosystem. It signals a decisive break from import-dependent technological consumption toward an embedded culture of design, prototyping, and systems engineering that actively shapes our macroeconomic direction. In practical terms, it affirms that innovation is no longer peripheral to national planning but is becoming its structural core.

Through the innovation exhibition and sustained technical engagements with researchers, faculty, and students, the university is being repositioned as a production node of knowledge, not merely a repository of it, where theory is continuously stress-tested against industrial application. This academia industry interface is being deliberately tightened to accelerate translation of research into scalable technological outputs capable of anchoring a self-sustaining industrial economy. The implications extend beyond demonstration; they point to an emerging pipeline for value creation, technical skills deepening, and industrial readiness.

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

RESULTS AGAINST TIME
Science, Technology and Innovation minister, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe interfaces with some of the pathogen economy products for the first time on the STI ministerial assessment retreat.

#STIworks

[Office of National Vice Chairman - Western Region @nrmwesternug]

Today, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki continue meeting with the grantees, reviewing funded projects, and forging a more unified strategic direction as we focus on Vision 2040 (USD 500B economy).

@STIsecretariat @GovUganda
@ykyabalongo @AaronKaviiri
@kamukamafredie @influencer74

[Patrick Albert Ipola @PatrickIpola]

Over the past 2 days, the @PathogenEconomy Bureau under @STIsecretariat
successfully conducted a 2-day training workshop for indigenous scientists (herbalists).
The training was held in collaboration with:
@UVRIug @Makerere @clarf_ug @Lung_Institute @UNDAuthority
The workshop equipped participants with critical knowledge and skills to enhance the quality, safety, and standardization of their herbal products.
STI-OP remains fully committed to supporting indigenous scientists in scientifically validating their innovations. By proving safety and efficacy, these products can confidently access larger local, regional, and international markets.

[Makerere University School of Public Health @MakSPH]

Invitation to Public PhD Defence | Ms. Juliana Namutundu | Happening Tomorrow, June 10, 2026

The Dean, @Makerere University School of Public Health, Prof. @RhodaWanyenze, warmly invites you to the Public PhD Defence of Ms. @jnamutundu as she presents her research on improving cervical cancer screening literacy among rural women living with HIV in Eastern Uganda through user-engaged strategies.

This important study contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen health communication, cancer prevention, and equitable access to health information for vulnerable communities.

Key Details:
Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Time: 09:00 am EAT
Venue: MakCHS Boardroom
Hybrid Session via Zoom: https://t.co/yKgB3WnkC2

Researchers, public health professionals, students, partners, and all interested stakeholders are warmly invited to attend and engage in this scholarly discussion.

[Patrick Albert Ipola @PatrickIpola]

@STIsecretariat @EngJonard @StateHouseUg @Parliament_Ug @nbstv @PathogenEconomy was ably represented

[Office of National Vice Chairman - Western Region @nrmwesternug]

Today, the STI Secretariat and Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki kicked off engagements to acquaint and orient themselves with each at Four Points Hotel in Kampala .

"Uganda is not ignoring these emerging disruptions in science, technology, and innovation. Innovators, whom you know by name, or sat with in the same class, or went to the same schools are creating Uganda-made products, patented technology, and patented industrial, commercial research and development.

We are working together to drive a tenfold vision by 2040. STI is an egg yolk, an accelerating force that will crosscut almost every ministry, especially ATMs." The Hon. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation -OP was quoted.
@KagutaMuseveni @EngJonard
@mkainerugaba @STIsecretariat

[Patrick Albert Ipola @PatrickIpola]

@nrmwesternug @AaronKaviiri @BavuleOfficial @E81334Enock @job_matua @Kigeziteensmg @mukigawamuhoozi @naboth_nigro @MzeeKayiira @NyonyoziUg @Parliament_Ug Great engagement.
Making Uganda the best

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

Press Conference: “The disruption is real, jobs are being lost and we still have jobs that should have been abolished a long time ago. Industrial revolutions are unapologetic.” Science Minister Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero speaks to the media ahead of the 7th National Career Guidance happening on 20th March 2026

[Patrick Albert Ipola @PatrickIpola]

Wow!
This is huge. 👏👏👏
We are surely headed for a qualitative leap in our economy that President @KagutaMuseveni has been talking about.

Science Technology and Innovation for social economic transformation.

Thank you for the great leadership Hon Minister @DrMusenero

@STIsecretariat Making Uganda 🇺🇬 the Best

@pathogeneconomy @AceridAfrica @CMwikirize

[Maama Kampala @MaamaKampala21]

What happens when science, leadership and indigenous knowledge align?

#ScienceInAction | #STIUganda

[Engineer Faisal @PyeparFaisal]

Innovation doesn’t become an economy by accident.

We’re celebrating @STIsecretariat turning Ugandan ideas into economic output, but when creators & digital workers start earning, the 1st GOVT touchpoint shouldn’t be compliance, but, enablement 📌

#ScienceInAction| #STIUganda

[Maama Kampala @MaamaKampala21]

Science is powering Uganda’s economic transformation📌

President @KagutaMuseveni emphasizes coordinated scientific priorities that accelerate productivity, support import substitution and strengthen export growth across sectors.

#ScienceInAction | #STIUganda

[Pathogen Economy @PathogenEconomy]

@elonmusk @grok explain this post

[Pathogen Economy @PathogenEconomy]

@elonmusk But uganda in the equation and see the massive change in that graph

[Lung Institute, Makerere University @Lung_Institute]

The #MakCHSCentennialRun hit the road today. Runners came together at @MakerereCHS for a great cause: raising funds to refurbish the historic Davies Lecture Theatre, its not too late to join the cause. @Makerere @brucekirenga @winterzie @ProfIbingira @Jackynakabira #MLIat10

[Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza @DrMusenero]

Building Networks, Collaborations is critical for us to push the African Agenda of Self reliance in Health Security tools. With Africa CDC Director General on the sidelines of the CPHIA 2025, Durban.