MUST Human Resource boosts Office Attendant Skills with Refresher Training
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) recently concluded a vital refresher training program for its office attendants, spearheaded by the Human Resources Department. According to Ms. Carol Nsemereirwe, the Principal Human Resources Officer, the training’s primary objective was to equip staff with essential skills, methods, and processes to enhance their job performance. This initiative […]
Igniting Change: Help to Help concludes a transformative Six-Day Changemaker’s Boot camp at MUST
Help to Help Organization in partnership with Mbarara University of Science and Technology, successfully concluded a dynamic six-day “Changemakers” bootcamp at MUST on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This impactful event gathered 99 scholarship beneficiaries from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (60 scholars) and Kabale University (39 scholars) aimed to equip students with the essential […]
HAY! Project Team engages Ministry of Health Leadership in Productive Discussion
On the evening of Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a significant meeting took place at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), where the Healthy Adolescents and Young People (HAY!) project team, under the Department of Maternal Newborn and Child Health Research (DMNCHR), hosted Dr. Diana Atwiine, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and […]
Hope restored: A Urogynecology camp transforms lives at MUST
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital was filled with renewed hope in May 2025, as a specialized urogynecology and female pelvic floor reconstructive surgery camp brought much-needed relief to women with pelvic floor disorders among them fistula, pelvic organ prolapse. This impactful initiative, generously sponsored by a grant from […]
The enduring legacy of the Uganda Martyrs: A Testament to Faith and Courage
Every year on June 3rd, Uganda, and indeed the global Christian community, turns its gaze to Namugongo. This sacred site, located just outside Kampala, is the hallowed ground where the Uganda Martyrs, a group of brave young men, paid the ultimate price for their Christian faith in the late 19th century.1 Their story is not […]
VC meets FCI: A vision for Innovation and Impact
May 30, 2025 – The Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) recently hosted a pivotal meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, to discuss the faculty’s progress, aspirations, and challenges. The productive session, moderated by the Dean of Faculty, Dr. Evarist Nabaasa, showcased the vibrant energy […]
International Partnership Fuels Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery Training at MUST
Associate Professor Musa Kayondo (Head of department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, MUST) and Prof. Verena Alice Geissbuhler (Senior Urogynecologist, University of Basel, Switzerland) underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing specialized surgical training and enhancing women’ health. Prof. Verena and Prof Kayondo, both leading figures in the field, are the vision behind the Urogynecology and Female Pelvic […]
The silent epidemic: Restoring dignity in Mbarara
Disclaimer: This story, “The Silent Epidemic: Restoring Dignity in Mbarara,” is a narrative account based on information and personal experiences provided by individuals who have consented to share their stories. While it aims to highlight the challenges of urogynecological conditions and the impact of initiatives like those at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, it […]
New horizon for Medicine: VC brainstorms with Faculty on future Campus Design
May 29, 2025 – Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is charting a new course for its esteemed Faculty of Medicine, as the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, recently held a pivotal brainstorming session with faculty and staff. The meeting’s core focus was the structural design of the new Faculty building and its laboratories, […]
Beyond the Clinic: Traditional Healers Expand Uganda’s HIV Response
A groundbreaking initiative, the Omuyambi Project, is forging a vital link between traditional healers and Uganda’s Ministry of Health in a concerted effort to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Led by Associate Professor Juliet Mwanga, the project aims to harness the trust and accessibility of traditional healers to encourage HIV testing, counseling, and referral to healthcare […]
