The Visit of the Chancellor of Busitema University to Busitema University, Mbale Campus and Mbale Clinical Research Institute

Busitema University and Mbale Clinical Research Institute had the honour of hosting the Chancellor, Prof. Eng. Badru M. Kiggundu, during his official tour aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research collaboration, and infrastructure development across the University. As part of the visit, he toured Busitema University Mbale Campus and the Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI), engaging […]

Annual MCRI Stake Holders Engagement Meeting.

We successfully held our Annual Stakeholders Meeting at MCRI, bringing together partners and collaborators to reflect on progress and strengthen partnerships. In the same event, we proudly honored the retired nurses of Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for their dedicated service and lasting contribution to healthcare.

MCRI Staff Undergo Fire Safety and Emergency Response Training

Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) successfully conducted a comprehensive Fire Safety and Emergency Response Training in partnership with Cathman Occupational Health and Safety Ltd. The training aimed to strengthen staff capacity in fire prevention, risk assessment, and emergency management. The sessions covered fire risk assessment, theoretical lessons on fire types and extinguishers, practical firefighting drills, […]

An Inspiring Visit to MCRI.

Three students—one from Senior Two (S2) and two from Senior Four (S4)—walked through the gates of Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) on a bright morning. They had come with many questions about their future: what careers in science truly look like, whether medicine and research were the right paths for them, and how to overcome […]

PhD in Epidemiology Curriculum Nears Finalization.

Shaping the Future: PhD in Epidemiology Curriculum through Collaborative EffortA pivotal stakeholder meeting, co-hosted by Busitema University and Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) on July 3rd, 2025, successfully concluded the review and near finalization of the innovative PhD in Epidemiology curriculum.We are immensely grateful to every participant whose expertise and thoughtful contributions have helped craft […]