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 CoVAB Prepares Future Educators with One Health Skills to Address Zoonotic and Climate Risks

On Monday, 22nd September 2025, the Department of Biosecurity, Ecosystems and Veterinary Public Health (BEP) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, launched a four-day intensive training program aimed at equipping Uganda’s next generation of educators with foundational knowledge in One Health. This initiative seeks to foster interdisciplinary understanding […]

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Makerere University Hosts Strategic Breakfast Meeting to Boost Feed Industry Partnerships and Student Training

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University convened a breakfast meeting aimed at strengthening ties between academia and Uganda’s Animal feed industry. The event held on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, brought together key stakeholders to discuss collaborative opportunities in student training, curriculum development, and industry innovation. Speaking on behalf […]

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CIMTRADZ Founders Convention Reflects on Achievements and Sets a Bold Agenda for Global Biosecurity

The Consortium for Integrated Management of Transboundary Diseases and Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ) Founders Convention held at CoVAB on Friday September 12th 2025. In a strategic gathering at Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) Makerere University, the Consortium for Integrated Management of Transboundary Diseases and Zoonoses (CIMTRADZ) held its Founder’s Convention to […]

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Makerere University Secures UGX 980 Million to Construct a Student Hostel at Buyana Stock Farm

Makerere University has secured funding amounting to UGX 980 million for the construction of a student hostel at Buyana Stock Farm, a key research and training facility under the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB). The construction due to commence soon, will be undertaken by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), addressing […]

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Global Scholar Prof. John B. Kaneene Pushes for Structural Change in Ugandan Universities to Elevate Research and Innovation

Renowned academic Prof. John B. Kaneene has called for sweeping structural reforms across Ugandan universities, including Makerere University, to enhance their global competitiveness and research output. Speaking at a forum on science and innovation, held on August 26th at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, Prof. Kaneene emphasized the […]

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The New Cohort at CoVAB Urged to Prioritize Academic Progress and Innovation as they got oriented into the Covabian Family

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) at Makerere University held an orientation to welcome its incoming undergraduate students. The event, held in the Media Room, Thursday, 7th August 2025, also served as a platform to promote leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. The Principal of the college, Prof. Frank Norbert Mwiine, stressed […]

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The newly refurbished CoVAB-based Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC) Commissioned

On Friday, 1st August 2025, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, officially inaugurated the newly upgraded Research Centre for Tropical Diseases and Vector Control (RTC Lab) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB). The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, […]

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Makerere University and Michigan State University Host Landmark Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed, and Food Security in Africa

A groundbreaking symposium exploring the role of insects in African farming systems concluded on June 6th, 2025, at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Convened by Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) in collaboration with Michigan State University, the event drew participants from over ten countries, including researchers, development experts, regulators, and […]

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Makerere University Receives Scientific Equipment worth over 1.4 Billion shillings

Makerere University has secured a valuable donation of scientific laboratory equipment worth USD 400,000 (Shs. 1.6 billion) through the Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access Program. This equipment will significantly enhance teaching, research, and diagnostic services at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB). Following the announcement of a successful application in May 2024, […]

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Experts Discuss Climate-Smart Agriculture and Livestock Feed Innovations in Uganda

Leading agricultural experts and stakeholders on 21st May 2025 convened for a high-level roundtable discussion on climate-smart initiatives and livestock feed innovations in Uganda. Hosted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University, the event brought together scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas on sustainable agriculture and the future […]

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