Makerere University College of Health Sciences
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College of Health Sciences
Makerere University College of Health Sciences was established in 1924 known as Makerere University Medical School, till 2007 when it became Makerere University premier constituent College. It is the oldest medical training University unit in East Africa; having been in the business of training medical and health professionals for over 80 years. This history has earned it the enviable position of in Uganda and the East and Central African region.
In 2008 Makerere University began a major institutional change that led to the creation of Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) as the University first constituent college. This was an exploration of unchartered waters in the history of university governance in Uganda. MakCHS has experienced both exciting and challenging times but has set a pace for itself and the future is very promising.
Location
We are located on Mulago Hill within the Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital complex, Northeast of Kampala. The clinical teaching disciplines of the College of Health Sciences are currently integrated with Mulago Hospital.
Schools
The Makerere University College of Health Sciences is made up of four schools and over 40 units. The schools are;
- The School of Medicine
- School of Health Sciences
- The School of Public Health
- The School of Biomedical Sciences
The Institutes and Centres under Makerere University College of Health Sciences include;
- Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
- Child Health and Development Centre (CHDC)
- Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA)
- Regional Centre for Quality of Health Care
Management
The College of Health Sciences Management is as follows:
Principal: Dr. Charles Ibingira
Deputy Principal: Dr. Isaac Okullo
Dean School of Medicine: Professor Moses R. Kamya
Dean School of Health Sciences: Dr. Rose Chalo Nabirye
Dean School of Public Health: Professor William Bazeyo
Dean School of Biomedical Sciences: Professor Moses L. Joloba
Vision
A leading and transformational institution for academic excellence and innovation in health sciences in Africa
Mission
To improve the health of the people of Uganda through innovative teaching, research and provision of services responsive to societal needs
Values
- Innovativeness and Adaptability to Change
- Social Accountability
- Diversity
- Excellence and Quality
- Equity and Social Justice
- Professionalism
Core Functions
The College of Health sciences delivers within the mandate of Makerere University; teaching and learning, research and innovations and service to community.
Teaching and Learning
In this area of strategic focus, the College runs several Undergraduate and Post-graduate Programs. We also run several short courses tailored to address specific needs of people working in the health sector. For more information about all out current programs please click the lick http://chs.mak.ac.ug/content/academics-0
Research and Innovations
The College of Health Sciences is a leader in health research in the East African region; working with both academic and other partners, both local and international. In a bid to conduct research that addresses actual needs of the Ugandan population, the College of Health Sciences went through a process to set its research priorities. These will form the core of the research work carried out at the College, although others areas are also considered.
Below is a table that shows the College five top priority areas of research.
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