MUST and CU Anschutz perform the first-ever awake brain surgery in East Africa
In a monumental leap for African medicine, MUST and MRRH have successfully conducted the first-ever Awake Craniotomy in Uganda and the wider East African region. The ground-breaking procedure took place during the 3rd International Neurosurgery Conference (February 26th–27th, 2026). This historic milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical […]
Bridging Frontiers: The MUST-CU Anschutz collaboration redefining Neurosurgery in Mbarara
In the heart of Southwestern Uganda, a quiet revolution took place within the surgical theaters of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). What began as a professional handshake has blossomed into a life-saving alliance between Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). This February marked the […]
The future of MedTech: Collaboration over competition at the MBUBESA Open day
On Friday, March 6th, 2026, the Mbarara University of Science and Technology Kihumuro Main campus became the epicenter of African biomedical innovation. The MBUBESA Open Day brought together bright minds from across the region to prove that the future of healthcare is being built in Uganda. A milestone for MUST and beyond The event opened […]
