The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in malaria diagnosis could significantly reduce testing times and improve diagnostic accuracy, especially in remote Ugandan health facilities. This was highlighted by Dr. Andama Fred, Chief Laboratory Technician with the Ocular Project and a leading TB diagnostics expert at […]
As Uganda continues to face a significant malaria burden, experts at Makerere University are pioneering innovative approaches that harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform how the disease is diagnosed, tracked, and ultimately controlled. Speaking during a World Malaria Day webinar co-hosted by […]
The AI-powered Ocular diagnostic tool, developed under the Makerere University AI Health Lab, is proving to be a cost-effective and time-saving innovation in the detection of malaria parasites, according to project leaders responses to questions during a World Malaria Day 2025 webinar. Responding to a […]
Kampala, March 13, 2025 – Makerere University has officially launched the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD), a hub dedicated to advancing AI research and innovation for Africa’s development. Themed “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” the launch highlighted […]
Makerere University has been directed to integrate the teaching of political economy across all courses to enhance students’ understanding of the country’s socioeconomic conditions. The directive, welcomed by the university’s top management, will be incorporated into the curriculum to align education with the needs of […]
Makerere University’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Lab held its first-ever AI in African Health Conference on November 28, 2024, at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. Themed “Building a Strong Ecosystem for AI in African Health Systems,” the conference aimed to explore the transformative potential of […]
Undergraduate students from Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) have emerged as the best performers in the 2024 Marketplace Simulations Awards held during the AFRIC2024 Conference in Alexandria, Egypt, from November 4-15, 2024. Makerere University students triumphed clinching the top prize in […]
Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) hosted a two-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students and staff participating in the Erasmus+ exchange program. The event, opened on November 11, 2024, brought together participants from Makerere University, Busitema University, and the University […]
Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) has warmly welcomed Dr. Alo Oluwaseum Olubisi, a senior lecturer from Nigeria, who will serve as a volunteer in teaching, research, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing. Dr. Olubisi, assigned to the Department of Computer Science, is being oriented […]
Geofrey Kapalaga successfully defended his PhD research on the application of machine learning for predicting Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in Uganda. The defense, chaired by Dr. Joseph Balikuddembe, Dean of the School of Computing and Informatics Technology at Makerere University, concluded with Kapalaga […]