Makerere Launches Research Programs

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Makerere University strengthened research and policy capacity through two major initiatives. The new Uganda OR Tambo Africa Research Chair, held by Professor David Bisagaya Meya, focuses on infectious and neurological diseases and is funded primarily through domestic resources to reduce reliance on external donors. Simultaneously, the MERIT Project, in collaboration with Norwegian universities, engages students and faculty in environmental risk research, community interventions, and knowledge exchange, linking academic training with policy development and practical solutions.