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Prof. @BruceKirenga joins a crucial panel on integrating #MPOX vaccine research into the response. This conference by World Health Organization (WHO) CEPI tackles the urgent threat of Mpox and aims to align research efforts with outbreak control goals. Misaki Wayengera Wilber Sabiiti Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼
Day two of the #ECSACOPConference2024 hosted by Association of Physicians of Uganda is in full swing! Today's focus includes kidney care in Uganda, data science in clinical practice, geriatric-centered care, disease burden and outcomes, and AMR. Bruce Kirenga Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London)
At the #ECSACOPConference2024, Prof. Bruce Kirenga is presenting on current practices and missed opportunities in managing adult respiratory infections (ARIV). Association of Physicians of Uganda
🔥 Bruce Kirenga #COVID-19 is still around 👉 Protect older people from lung infections using: Good hygiene PPE Environmental controls Vaccination ( influenza, strep, RSV, COVID-19) 👉 These pathogens are here circulating! Take notes
Respiratory infections cause nearly 4 million deaths annually, primarily affecting infants, children, the elderly, and those with chronic or immunosuppressive conditions. They remain a leading cause of acute illness and mortality worldwide. #ECSACOPConference2024 Bruce Kirenga
Prof. Bruce Kirenga highlights the importance of vaccinations against respiratory infections for older adults in Africa. Despite increasing life expectancy, vaccination rates remain low. Association of Physicians of Uganda Wilber Sabiiti Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Katagira Winceslaus Ismail kimuli
Join us at the TB Marathon 2024, where every step brings us closer to a TB free Uganda. Let's run together to raise awareness and support the fight against TB. Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Dr Jasper Nidoi The LIGHT Consortium #MLI4HealthyLungs
Exciting news! The #TBMarathon2024 is not just a race but a movement to end TB in Uganda. We Laced up our shoes and are part of the change. Thank you Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 for taking lead alongside the Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero Dr Jasper Nidoi The LIGHT Consortium Bruce Kirenga
The journey to end TB starts with a single step. Join us at the TB Marathon 2024 and be part of the solution. Kudos to the MLI team that were part of the 21km race, 10KM and 5KM. Bruce Kirenga Katagira Winceslaus Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 The LIGHT Consortium
Join us for an exhilarating aerobics session at the TB Marathon 2024! Let’s get our bodies moving and our hearts beating for a TB-free future. #MLI4HealthyLungs The LIGHT Consortium Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Ministry of Health- Uganda
The IGNITE study team were are at the TB Marathon. Dr Dr Jasper Nidoi shared preliminary research findings during the event. The LIGHT Consortium Joy
As TB is more prevalent among men, Dr. Dr Jasper Nidoi presented the IGNITE and LIGHT TB efforts, both implemented by MLI, to improve TB case finding in men. We also rallied the Marathon winners- Andima Sunday (10KM), and Labeja Patrick (5KM) The LIGHT Consortium Bruce Kirenga Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼
Missed Prof. Bruce Kirenga’s presentation on NTV UGANDA and The New Vision? Here's a glimpse! youtu.be/oPr33DXo_CU?si… Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Katagira Winceslaus Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika