
Dr Rebecca Nantanda
@rnantanda
Paediatrician, Senior Research Scientist -Makerere University Lung Institute, Uganda
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https://mli.mak.ac.ug 03-12-2014 07:03:48
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On this World Lung Day, a team of doctors and researchers from MLI is at Kibuli Secondary School to raise awareness about lung health and asthma among children. Together, we’re empowering the next generation to prioritize their respiratory health. Pan African Thoracic Society Dr Rebecca Nantanda Marie kuteesa


Students warned against overdosing on inhalers, as it may have serious health implications. Following the doctor's prescription is key Hellen Aanyu Marie kuteesa Bruce Kirenga Dr Rebecca Nantanda Pan African Thoracic Society NIHR Global Health Samson Omongot #WorldLungDay2024 #MLI4HealthyLungs



Day two starts with Plenary 2 : Global Strategies for Lung Health with the CEO of The Respiratory Society of Kenya. Jeremiah Chakaya giving a presentation on Global initiatives and collaborations for lung health. CHS NTLD AstraZeneca The LIGHT Consortium AFIDEP Stop TB Partnership Kenya Ministry of Health #lunghealth


Honoured to be part of the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development panel at the Renewable Energy Conference & Expo 2024, discussing 'Health as the Central Driver for Electric Cooking with Dr. Dr Rebecca Nantanda & shedding light on the CLEAN-Air(Africa) project and FRESHAIRTeam Bruce Kirenga National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) 🇺🇬 nalunjogi joanitah


📢 Join us for the Day of Lung Science Webinar! 🗓️ Nov 13, 2024 🕒 3-4 PM EAT 💡 Theme: "The Changing Landscape of Paediatric Pneumonia" 👥 Speakers: Prof. Alfredo Tagarro & Dr. Sanyu Nalunga 🔗 Register now: t.ly/5wOkU Dr Rebecca Nantanda Bruce Kirenga Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 UPA


I’ll be talking about the British Thoracic Society (BTS) position statement on #ClimateChange & Lung Health this #WorldPneumoniaDay stoppneumonia.org


On #WorldPneumoniaDay, Dr. Dr Rebecca Nantanda a Senior Research Scientist and Paed at the institute joins a panel of global experts to discuss the critical link between Climate Change and Respiratory Health with top voices from World Health Organization (WHO) Johns Hopkins University King's College NHS NIHR Global Health


Join me in congratulating Bruce Kirenga upon this well-deserved position. #RENAHibiscus



Project Update: Concluded a 2 day Training of Trainers (ToT) session on asthma management in Jinja at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital under the Improving Access to Asthma Care in Children and Adolescents (ACCA) project. Dr Rebecca Nantanda Marie kuteesa


Join the DOLS Webinar on Air Pollution and Children's Respiratory Health on March 12, 2025, from 3PM EAT. Gain insights from Prof. Jonathan Grigg and Dr. Dr Rebecca Nantanda Register now: t.ly/7GQqs CLEAN-Air(Africa) AirQo EPA Air Quality ERS The Respiratory Society of Kenya.


busogahealthforum.org/household-air-… public knowledge regarding implications of solid energy use Kenya Medical Research Institute Makerere University Lung Institute Dr Rebecca Nantanda CLEAN-Air(Africa) Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa #HealthJournalism #publichealthcommunication

Happening now: The ACCA project team has pitched camp at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Nalufenya Children's Unit, conducting training on chronic asthma management for healthcare workers. Dr Rebecca Nantanda Bruce Kirenga Marie kuteesa Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa National Institute for Health and Care Research




To support the new Chest Clinic at Nalufenya Children’s Hospital, we are attending to all patients seen today and briefing the medical teams on each child’s condition to ensure continuity of care. #WorldAsthmaDayUG #MLIat10 Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr Rebecca Nantanda 📸 Desmond Benjamin Tatumwa



Heather Zar & the FIRS -Forum of International Respiratory Societies team will be there to talk about the new Increasing Access to Inhaled Medicines for #COPD & #asthma campaign, with a special focus on #Africa! 👉 firsnet.org/campaigns/acce… #LeadOnNCDs #ActOnNCDs #WHA78


We’re excited to kick off the #MLIat10 webinar series on Thursday, 29th May 2025, with Dr. Dr Rebecca Nantanda & Dr. Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 sharing insights on a Decade of Asthma Research from 3–4 PM EAT at the college conference room Deans Building or via Zoom. Register here: t.ly/oYZ9U
