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AU Safe Fish Project hosts African Union Dignitaries for monitoring and evaluation of its project proceedings

The AU Safe Fish Project hosted African Union Dignitaries on 20th May 2021 for a monitoring and evaluation exercise of the project proceedings in research and implementation. The meeting which was held at the Center for Biosecurity and Global Health, COVAB brought together stakeholders of the project who included; African Union (AU) Delegates, researchers, academicians, […]

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Congratulations!

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) presented her students for the award of degrees in the third session of the 71st Makerere University Graduation Ceremony which was held on Wednesday 19th May, 2021 in the University Freedom Square. During the graduation ceremony, COVAB administration spearheaded by Prof. John David Kabasa presented […]

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The Anti-Tick Vaccine developed at Covab to address the problem of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in livestock

Since her establishment in 1971, the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) has always prioritized being a number one contributor in addressing global health insecurities in both animals and humans. Africa is currently experiencing the fastest rate of population growth globally while its agriculture and livestock production are amongst the least productive, […]

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Makerere University kicks off Pandemic Preparedness Course with One Health Approach

Written by Joseph Odoi and Jacinta Nakaye As nations worldwide labour to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 12th April 2021, Makerere University kicked off the Pandemic Preparedness with One Health approach (PPOH) Course to enhance pandemic preparedness and response in East Africa. This one-month course aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge, attitudes, and […]

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COVAB and ALFASAN Uganda Limited in joint Initiative to address the problem of Ticks and Tick-Borne diseases in South-Saharan region of Africa

On 19th March 2021 Makerere University through COVAB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfasan Uganda Limited as one of the joint initiatives to address the problem of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Uganda, and across the South Saharan region of Africa. During a signing ceremony which was held at the college Center for Biosecurity […]

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You are the Custodians of the Ecosystem ~ Prof Kabasa to Vets

On 31st March 2021 during the Uganda Veterinary Association Annual General Meeting,  the Principal COVAB, Prof. John David Kabasa petitioned leaders to maintain their purpose to those they lead, no matter the challenges. He reminded all veterinarians of the intensification of modernization which is suffocating the animal kingdom on which humans depend, and therefore needs […]

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