CEO @ICER_Global | Research scientist @Lung_Institute https://xitter.cf/t.co/3Aed11Y7cu
Kampala, Uganda
Joined August 2010
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JOY UNCONFINED! Graduated with a PhD from @univofstandrews Deepest gratitude to my supervisors @SabiitiwWilber @bernieaohare @vibhoreco & Andy Ramsey, @brucekirenga for the mentorship & endless opportunities to grow, family, friends, colleagues at @Lung_Institute & @ICER_Global
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I welcome the inclusion of Ugandan passport holders into South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. Eligible travellers can now apply online for short-term visits of up to 90 days via eta.dha.gov.za. No physical visits to their mission or visa centre is required. This process is faster, more convenient and reliable. This is a practical and welcome result of our strong bilateral cooperation. I thank the two foreign ministers of our countries for quickly working towards this goal. Ugandan and South African friendship and co-operation remains strong. Mwebare.
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The message from @Dr_JeanKaseya is clear, we need to act now. Fighting Ebola requires urgent funding, testing kits, medical supplies, skilled response teams and stronger community surveillance. At ICER, we recognise that research must translate into timely action so by working across borders and putting evidence into practice, we can detect outbreaks earlier, contain their spread and save lives. @AfricaCDC
@WHO @WHOAFRO @WorldBank @gavi @CEPIvaccines @UNICEF @NCDCgov @_AfricanUnion
@Pandemic_Fund @EU_Commission @EU @US
@AfricaCDC @AfDB_Group @AfreximBank @BillGates
@MastercardFdn @wellcometrust @UNOCHA @IFRC @brucekirenga @MWayengera @winterzie @Hskyobe
EBOLA AU NIGERIA : UN APPEL URGENT À LA SOLIDARITÉ INTERNATIONALE
Aujourd’hui, 20 octobre 2026, je me suis entretenu avec le ministre coordonnateur de la Santé et du Bien-être social du Nigeria, le Professeur Muhammad Ali Pate, qui m’a informé de la confirmation d’un cas d’Ebola de souche Bundibugyo dans son pays. Je salue sa transparence et son leadership. La notification précoce des cas sauve des vies.
Lorsque Africa CDC a déclaré cette épidémie d’Ebola le 15 mai 2026, nous avions déjà alerté sur sa dimension régionale et les risques de propagation transfrontalière.
Cette épidémie d’Ebola Bundibugyo est déjà devenue la plus étendue géographiquement de l’histoire, touchant plusieurs pays répartis dans trois régions d’Afrique. Avec une létalité avoisinant les 50 % en RDC, nous faisons face à une menace extrêmement grave.
Africa CDC a déjà commencé à mobiliser son appui au Nigeria, tout en intensifiant sa riposte en RDC et au Kenya et en maintenant une vigilance renforcée en Ouganda.
Mon appel à la communauté internationale est pressant : AGISSONS MAINTENANT !
Nous voulons de financements immédiats et flexibles, d’équipements médicaux, de moyens diagnostiques, de personnels de riposte qualifiés et d’une surveillance communautaire renforcée. Nous ne pouvons pas permettre que cette épidémie se propage à d’autres pays ou qu’elle se poursuive pendant une année supplémentaire.
Chaque jour de retard coûte des vies. La sécurité sanitaire de l’Afrique est indissociable de la sécurité sanitaire mondiale. Arrêter Ebola en Afrique aujourd’hui, c’est protéger le monde entier.
Le Nigeria peut compter sur notre entière solidarité et notre soutien sans réserve. Ensemble, nous devons vaincre cette épidémie.
@AfricaCDC, @WHO, @WHOAFRO, @WorldBank, @gavi, @CEPIvaccines, @UNICEF, @NCDCgov, @African Union Commission, @Pandemic_Fund, @European Commission, @EU HERA, @US CDC, @UK FCDO, @Public Health Agency of Canada, @African Development Bank, @AfreximBank, @Gates Foundation, @Mastercard Foundation, @Wellcome, @UNOCHA, @IFRC
#AfricaReady #StopEbola #HealthSecurity
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Join the @Lung_Institute 's October Day of Lung Science Webinar today, 3–4 PM EAT, to explore the long-term effects of Sudan virus disease and immune responses associated with recovery. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
@AFENETAfrica @gavi @TheUMAofficial @FinsMedical
@winterzie @wellcometrust
@EDCTP3 @MakerereCHS
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Let us explore the long-term health effects of Sudan virus disease and the immune responses associated with recovery on Wednesday us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
The Lung Institute invites you to this month’s Day of Lung Science Webinar on 21 October 2026 at 3PM EAT with Dr. Haruna Muwonge, Dr. Carolyne Nasimiyu and Dr. Bronwyn (Bonnie) Gunn as they explore the long-term health effects of Sudan virus disease and the immune responses associated with recovery. 📅 21 October 2026 | Register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
@CREID_Network @WSUGlobalHealth
@brucekirenga @winterzie @BMudarshiru @SabiitiwWilber @ICER_Global @MakerereCHS @MakerereCHS @Makerere @hpgrbukavu @Infection_StAnd @SStaahr @StAndMedicine @univofstandrews @NIMR_Tanzania @ucbukavu
@ucddublin @CEPHR_UCD @HEJNUg
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🎖️ In 2025, Dr Jeremiah Chakaya Muhwa received the Union Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to #EndTB.
Chakaya, past Union President, is a leader in TB control.
Chakaya shares what it meant to receive the award: theunion.org/news/union-meda…
#UnionConf2026
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The Lung Institute invites you to this month’s Day of Lung Science Webinar on 21 October 2026 at 3PM EAT with Dr. Haruna Muwonge, Dr. Carolyne Nasimiyu and Dr. Bronwyn (Bonnie) Gunn as they explore the long-term health effects of Sudan virus disease and the immune responses associated with recovery. 📅 21 October 2026 | Register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
@CREID_Network @WSUGlobalHealth
@brucekirenga @winterzie @BMudarshiru @SabiitiwWilber @ICER_Global @MakerereCHS @MakerereCHS @Makerere @hpgrbukavu @Infection_StAnd @SStaahr @StAndMedicine @univofstandrews @NIMR_Tanzania @ucbukavu
@ucddublin @CEPHR_UCD @HEJNUg
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What does it take to make pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa last? Kevin Irandagiye, Communication Officer, PHAHM / Africa CDC, sets the scene for The Road to Self-Reliance when it comes to African #LocalManufacturing.
@HonAdenDuale represented @_AfricanUnion Champion for Local Manufacturing H.E @WilliamsRuto, President of Kenya alongside PS @fnoluga, with @DrMercyKorir moderating.
Five conditions: predictable markets, one regulatory pathway, open trade, patient capital, skills and science.
#AfricaReady #UNGA81 #AfricaManufactures @MOH_Kenya @WillowHealthKe
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Meet the @APHRC 2026 Cohort of Interns, a group full of curiosity, energy and big questions about how research can change lives across Africa.
Our conversation reminded me why investing in the next generation of African researchers and leaders is at the heart of what we do.
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At #CPHIA2026, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (@CHRISBARYOMUNS1), Minister of Health of the Republic of Uganda, will join African leaders and experts to discuss stronger health security, regional cooperation and how countries can better prepare for public health emergencies.
Uganda’s experience during Ebola Outbreak offers important lessons on working across borders, strengthening preparedness and building systems that can respond when health threats emerge.
Be part of the conversation in Addis Ababa, 23–27 November 2026.
Africa is Ready. Are you ready?
🔗 cphia.africacdc.org/register
#CPHIA2026 #AfricaReady #HealthSecurity #AfricaCDC
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A powerful keynote by the Principle of @MakerereCHS, Professor @brucekirenga on Knowledge-Based Investment. A timely & deeply impactful message.
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KB investments and Enterprises have the potential to employ more young people especially graduates than most sectors. At the moment about 50% of young people are NEET- not in education Employment or training. Akin to PDM a Knowledge Enterprises Model -KEM is needed
A powerful keynote by the Principle of @MakerereCHS, Professor @brucekirenga on Knowledge-Based Investment. A timely & deeply impactful message.
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Makerere University School of Public Health (@MakSPH) and its consortium partners warmly invite you to the official launch of the ACT-PREP Project — Advancing Clinical Trials and Epidemic Preparedness Research Capacity in Africa (@ACTPREPCON_), a five-year initiative funded by the European Union through the @EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking.
Date and Time: Sep 28, 2026 starting 08:45 AM EAT
Theme: Science at the Speed of Epidemics: Clinical Trials, Laboratory systems and Regulatory capacity for a Prepared Africa.
Venue: @MakSPH Auditorium.
Register to participate online: zoom.us/meeting/register/Brf….
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The University of St Andrews has been named the UK's best university in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. 🥇
Read more: lnkd.in/eNN9KeZr
#EverToExcel
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A strategically important engagement for ICER at the @CEPHR_UCD Scientific Seminar at @ucddublin with Prof. @brucekirenga sharing insights on Planning and Implementing Research During Epidemics and Outbreaks.
@winterzie @SabiitiwWilber @MWayengera @Hskyobe @MORDECAI1992 @ikimuli2020 @Lung_Institute
#VERPI
PUBLISHED! Of all the papers I’ve authored—even in high end journals; this one is my absolute favorite. Here, we share how a clinical #trial was launched in record time during Uganda's Sudan #Ebola outbreak.
In a region heavily experiencing frequent epidemics, rapid trial activation to provide evidence needed to support deployment of medical countermeasures is a non-negotiable.
Here we offer an active blueprint to help teams deploy rapid, compliant clinical trials during disease #outbreaks.
Huge thanks to the co-authors & the resilient teams on the ground! @brucekirenga @IAVI @SabiitiwWilber @MWayengera @Hskyobe @MinofHealthUG @Lung_Institute @ICER_Global @WHO @AfricaCDC @EDCTP @StAndMedicine @ByakikaPauline
Link to paper: 👇tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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📢 📌📌📢Call for Applications: ACT-PREP Fellowships
15 PhD + 10 Postdoctoral fellowships in Clinical Trials & Epidemic Preparedness Research
⏰ DEADLINE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PhD Round 2 & Postdoctoral)
OPEN TO NATIONALS OF: Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda
Apply: [email protected]
Details: news.mak.ac.ug
RT to share widely!
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Rwanda Biomedical Centre joined partners across the region at the official launch of @EACCR4 in Entebbe, #Uganda .
Eastern Africa Consortium fot Clinical Research (EACCR4)is a multi-country consortium supported by @EDCTP3 , bringing together institutions across @jumuiya to strengthen clinical research and public health preparedness in the region.
Within this consortium, RBC will lead the epidemic research and surveillance pillar, working with partner institutions to standardise outbreak detection, investigation and response.
🚀 HAPPENING NOW: The EACCR4 Project is officially launching at @UVRIug in Entebbe!
22 partners from 13 countries have come together to build East Africa's strongest clinical research ecosystem for poverty-related diseases & epidemic outbreaks.
Guest of Honor: Hon. Magode Ikuya
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🚀 HAPPENING NOW: The EACCR4 Project is officially launching at @UVRIug in Entebbe!
22 partners from 13 countries have come together to build East Africa's strongest clinical research ecosystem for poverty-related diseases & epidemic outbreaks.
Guest of Honor: Hon. Magode Ikuya
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The journey, the faces behind the resiliene, team work ad the elbow greese.
6th Kidney Transplant Camp is underway @MulagoReferral
2 successful transplants completed so far 2 more to go during the edition. @MulagoReferral has so far performed 17 kidney transplants since the programme began in 2023.
Early screening for high blood pressure and blood sugar can prevent kidney failure
In this video, Dr. Peace Bagasha shares the powerful story of a 54-year-old father who donated a kidney to his 33-year-old son.
Complex organ transplantation is now happening right here in Uganda.
#KidneyTransplant #MulagoHospital #UgandaHealth
