The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Makerere University College of Health Sciences have reaffirmed their long-standing collaboration through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9th March 2026.
The LSHTM delegation was led by Liam Smeeth, Director of LSHTM, alongside Caroline Relton, Pro-Director for Research and Academic Development, and Moffat Nyirenda, Director of MRC/LSHTM Uganda.
During the visit, the LSHTM team engaged with key stakeholders at MakCHS in discussions aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, research partnerships, and capacity building in global health. The Makerere University team was led by Sarah N. Ssali, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, together with Bruce Kirenga, Principal of MakCHS.
The renewed partnership highlights the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing research, training, and innovation in health sciences. Through this collaboration, LSHTM and MakCHS aim to further strengthen global health research and contribute to improved health outcomes in Uganda and beyond.
