The research team that conducted the study, “Prevalence and factors associated with mental disorders in a community setting in central Uganda”, led by Dr. Dickens Akena, is pleased to invite you for the dissemination of the study findings which will take place on Friday 14th October 2022 in the MakCHS Albert Cook Library PhD Lounge. The dissemination which is organized under the auspices of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MAKRIF) will be conducted physically and online.
The study aimed to assess the prevalence of major depressive disorders, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorders among people in central Uganda.
We sincerely hope that you will find time in your busy agendas to join us for this event. Please do not hesitate to disseminate this invitation among interested colleagues.
If you plan to attend the meeting physically, kindly register with Ms. Samalie Nsangi on 0200904729.
For online attendance kindly register in advance for the meeting using the zoom link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuGrqTIjHtK-BzTdtJ6wxrs15OfvbjCE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Agenda
| Time | Activity | Person in Charge |
| 8:45-9:00am | Registration | Harriet/Racheal/Samalie |
| 9:00-9:15am | Welcome remarks | MC: Dr. Raymond Odokonyero |
| 9:15-9:30am | Remarks by Head, Department of Psychiatry | Assoc. Prof. Noeline Nakasujja |
| 9:30-9:45am | Remarks by Dean, School of Medicine | Assoc. Prof. Annettee Nakimuli |
| 9:45-10:15am | Presentation of the study findings | Dr. Dickens Akena |
| 10:15-10:45am | Q&A | |
| 10:45-11:00am | Remarks by MOH representative | Dr. Hafsa Lukwata Sentongo, Ag. Assistant Commissioner Mental Health and control of Substance Use, MOH |
| 11:00-11:15am | Remarks by MakRIF Official | TBD |
| 11:15-11:30am | Closing remarks by MakCHS Principal | Prof. Damalie Nakanjako |
| 11:30-12:00pm | Press Briefing
Closure |
