Giving Hope:MUST, MRRH, AND UHI CONDUCT THE FIRST-EVER CLOSED HEART SURGERY FOR CHILDREN

Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Department of  Pediatrics and Child Health, Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) together with Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH)  carried out the first-ever close heart surgery. The medical camp lasted a week where seven children benefited. The surgery focused on closing Patent ductus Arterious (PDAs) which is a congenital heart defect […]

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Cyber school to enhance E-Learning at MUST

On September 14- September 15, 2023, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) was abuzz with innovative ideas as it hosted a game-changing event: The E-Learning Policy Development Training. This transformative initiative is part of Uganda’s dynamic E-Learning journey, spearheaded by Cyber School Technology Solutions in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation. The event kicked off […]

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MUST 8th Council inaugurated by the Minister of Education and Sports

On September 20,2023, the 8th University council was invited to the Statehouse for an inauguration ceremony. Led by the chairman council Dr. Warren Naamara, the council members were received at State house Nakasero by the First Lady and Minister for education and sport, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni. The event started with the Vice Chancellor’s remarks, […]

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Associate Professor Samuel Maling wins NIH Grant

Mbarara University of science and Technology (MUST) together with Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) won an NIH grant entitled “Oral diseases and quality of life in older adults on ART in Uganda (ODQoL-UG)”. Grant Number: 1R21DE031981-01A1 The Principal Investigators of the multidisciplinary team are Assoc. Prof. Samuel Maling Psychiatry Department (MUST) and Dr. Steffany Chamut Villarreal. […]

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