The Makerere University Lung Institute invites you to a timely and insightful Day of Lung Science (DOLS) Webinar exploring the health implications of snoring and its links to serious conditions affecting the heart, brain, and lungs.
🧠 Overview
While many people associate snoring with deep sleep, it can often be a warning sign of underlying health issues such as sleep-disordered breathing. This session will unpack when snoring is harmless and when it signals the need for medical attention.
🎤 Speaker
Dr. Ivan Kimuli
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Deputy Director, Lung Institute
🎙 Moderator
Prof. William Worodria
Senior Consultant / Pulmonologist, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Senior EDCTP Fellow, IDI Uganda
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Honorary Professor of Medicine, MakCHS
📅 Event Details
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Date: Wednesday, 18th March 2026
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Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EAT)
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Format: Online Webinar
🔗 Registration
Register in advance to secure your spot:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/y79u7mv2
CPD points will be awarded to all doctors registered with UMDPC who attend the session.
🤝 Partners
This webinar is held in collaboration with leading institutions including the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, and Lung Consortium International.