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October 23, 2024
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Makerere University Hosts INSSPIRE Project Workshop on Enhancing Evidence-Based Education on Food Systems and Climate Change

Kampala, Uganda – October 14, 2024 – Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (COVAB) is hosting a five-day Training of Trainers workshop for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model.  This is part of the Innovation for Sustainability and Societal relevance (INSSPIRE) project, which focuses on enhancing evidence-based education in food […]

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October 23, 2024
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Monitoring of Ticks and Acaricide Resistance (MorTAR) Laboratory Network Launch

The project, Monitoring of Ticks and Acaricide Resistance Laboratory Network (MorTAR) implemented by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) has been launched. MorTAR, through a network of nine technically competent laboratories, aims to develop sustainable and scalable Tick Acaricide Resistance and Tick-Borne Diseases diagnostic capability in Uganda. The intervention will effectively […]

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September 11, 2024
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FPAIC calls for collective responsibility in resource allocation and utilization at CoVAB

Makerere University Finance Planning, Administration, and Investment Committee (FPAIC) led by Mr. Bruce Kabaasa conducted an inspection visit to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity as part of their university-wide tour on August 27th, 2024. The interface was part of the evaluation of budget execution for the 2023/2024 financial year. While at […]

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August 1, 2024
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National Bio-safety Committee evaluates the development of the Anti-Tick Vaccine

Story by Jacinta Nakaye To enhance the project’s effectiveness and ensure the successful development of the Anti-Tick Vaccine, the National Biosafety Committee conducted a 2-day evaluation of the Anti-Tick Vaccine Development Project. The audit process was held on 23rd -24th July 2024 at the Centre for Biosecurity and Global Health (CEBIGH), College of Veterinary Medicine […]

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June 27, 2024
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2024 Summer School and the International Cultural Boma and AFROHUN Showcase at CoVAB

The 2024 Summer School and the International Cultural Boma and AFROHUN Showcase was held on June 20th, 2024, at the Ruth Keeslings Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity, and for the first time involved CoVAB students. The Boma was the final event of this year’s CoVAB-Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Tropical Veterinary Medicine […]

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May 5, 2024
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Makerere University to receive scientific equipment worth 400,000 USD (Shs. 1.6 billion) under the Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access Program

The Department of Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB), Makerere University has been accepted as an Instrumental Access awardee. The college will receive scientific equipment worth 400,000 USD (Shs. 1.6 billion) for teaching, research, and diagnostic services. The award that follows an application submitted by Dr. James […]

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March 13, 2024
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The Africa Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) mission at Makerere University.

Story by Harriet Musinguzi Makerere University has been subjected to an assessment to determine its suitability for hosting a Regional Centre of Excellence in Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa. The evaluation follows a jointly submitted Expression of Interest by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) and the College of Natural Sciences […]

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October 26, 2023
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Makerere University Anti-Tick Vaccine Development Initiative Hosts Technology Transfer Experts from South Africa at Alfasan Uganda Ltd

In preparation for producing its ground-breaking anti-tick vaccine, the Makerere University Anti-Tick Vaccine Development Initiative organized a two-week workshop aimed at providing its scientists with essential skills in technology transfer and key vaccine production process requirements. The workshop, which commenced on October 10th, 2023, was held at Alfasan Uganda Ltd, Namanve, and features renowned experts […]

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