Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
@idimakerere
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research & capacity development.
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🇺🇬 At the forefront of global efforts to address antimicrobial resistance, capacity building is crucial. Through the CAMO-Net Uganda hub at Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, we are empowering researchers worldwide to innovate solutions to optimise antimicrobial use @makere Wellcome #AMR
During an intellectual property panel at the 5th Health Innovation Conference, Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe, Senior ICT Officer at Ministry of ICT&NG, emphasized the pivotal role of IP in accelerating the commercialization of innovations. #HIC2024
We are conducting a review of policies, recognizing that we have become a source of technology. Our goal is to foster competitiveness and ensure thorough evaluation of locally developed products, giving them an edge over their peers ~ Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬
We must empower our populations to better understand science and its processes. This involves rethinking concepts and sharing innovations, not just within Uganda, but to the entire world ~ Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza , Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬
Dr DR. CHRIS BARYOMUNSI, Minister of ICT, emphasized in his closing remarks at #HIC2024 the need for Ugandan researchers to catch up with global technological trends. He urged continuous innovation & the adoption of advanced technologies to keep Uganda competitive on the global stage
Yesterday, Hon. Minister @DrChrisBaryomunsi closed the 5th Health Innovation Conference at @KampalaSerena. He emphasized the need to integrate technology for better health outcomes: “To improve healthcare services, we must embrace and enhance health innovations.” DR. CHRIS BARYOMUNSI
🔥 Our paper on albuminuria point of care for diagnosis of kidney disease has been published . LaurieTomlinson Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University #DrNassuna bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/8/e…
Today, USAID Local Partner Health Services -TB Activity joined the Ministry of Health- Uganda & partners in 2024 #TBMarathon flagged off by Hon. Dr. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero. The event aimed to raise awareness on TB and proceeds for a new Multi-Drug Resistant TB ward at Iganga Hospital. #WeCanEndTB
At the #HIC2024 , l had the honor to present “Enhancing of obstetric and Gynecological emergency care through digitalization with usage of the EAFYA Electronic medical records system at Kawempe NRH “ Great appreciation to Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University Academy for Health Innovation, Uganda Ministry of ICT&NG Ministry of Health- Uganda
#TBT to last week's #HIC2024 conference hosted by Academy for Health Innovation, Uganda! Our team lead, Daniel Mutembesa, joined a panel discussion on the future of healthcare with advanced AI and disruptive GPTs