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Project Update: The @CLEANAirAfrica project has concluded a 3-day standardized training for VHTs on Household Air Pollution (HAP) using TeachBox in Jinja District At the end of the training, facilitators were equipped with Job Aids to support community health education sessions on HAP and its health effects. #CleanAirAfrica @NIHRresearch @brucekirenga @katswincey @rnantanda @RichardKabanda2 @MinofHealthUG @SincereKpp @JinjaRRH @KingNadiopeIV @Busoga_Kingdom @BusogaHealth

The trainers, drawn from Lung Institute researchers, Jinja District Health Team and the Ministry of Health Uganda , have successfully concluded the Trainers of Trainers orientation on TeachBox. Dr. Ivan Kimuli @ikimuli2020 in his closing remarks, congratulated the pioneer cohort for completing a transformative training advancing health promotion, empowering VHTs, and strengthening Household Air Pollution (HAP) prevention awareness in Uganda. He appreciated the TeachBox experts and the entire CLEAN-Air(Africa) programme for championing digital innovation in public health education, and encouraged trainers to actively share feedback on the platform’s usability. Equipped with tablets, the trainers are now set to roll out this impactful initiative. @brucekirenga @CLEANAirAfrica @rnantanda @RichardKabanda2 @ProfDanPope @Kutsmarie @alupo_patricia

Moved by the innovative TeachBox, Dr. @RichardKabanda2 the Commisioner Health Promotion @MinofHealthUG pledged to engage the Lung Institute to integrate it into Community Health Extension Worker training manuals so frontline workers can better educate communities on clean cooking and the dangers of air pollution. @LivUni @brucekirenga @rnantanda @ikimuli2020 @Kutsmarie @alupo_patricia @Jackynakabira

Happening today: The @CLEANAirAfrica Programme has convened stakeholders to advance training of Community Health Workers on household air pollution using the TeachBox application in Uganda. Together with @MinofHealthUG, @MEMD_Uganda & Jinja district leaders to driving solutions for healthier homes. @ProfDanPope @RichardKabanda2

In partnership with the @LivUni University of Liverpool and @CLEANAirAfrica, @ProfDanPope introduced the CAA Community Household Air Pollution Prevention Programme (CHAP-PP) which is being implemented in Kenya, Cameroon and Rwanda. The initiative is set to empower Community Health Extension Workers as ambassadors for clean cooking and air pollution awareness advancing lung health across communities #LungInstituteUG @brucekirenga @rnantanda @Kutsmarie @alupo_patricia @ikimuli2020 @MORDECAI1992 @KEMRI_Wellcome

The @MinofHealthUG & @MEMD_Uganda officials were introduced to the TeachBox 625 digital platform under the @CLEANAirAfrica program on prevention of Household Air Pollution. This was during the Training of Trainers who will support the training of CHWs. TeachBox 625 will be used to train CHWs in Jinja district. The training will equip teams and Community Health Extension Workers to become ambassadors educating communities on prevention of household air pollution, clean cooking solutions, and prevention of respiratory diseases to improve lung health across Africa. #LungInstituteUG @ProfDanPope @rnantanda @ikimuli2020 @brucekirenga

Congratulations Dr. @katswincey on successfully defending your PhD at the University of Leicester, UK. This is a remarkable achievement and a significant contribution to TB care and lung health in Uganda and beyond. @brucekirenga @rkalyes1 @winterzie @uniofleicester #MLIat10

The year ends on a high note for the Lung Institute team as we officially launch the Lung Institute SACCO and elect its leadership. The SACCO will be steered by Dr @ikimuli2020 as the chairperson. @mtic_uganda @brucekirenga @Jackynakabira @ProfIbingira @ProfNawangwe @SsaliSarah

This afternoon, Dr. @jaspernidoi graduated from LSTM. As the head of our TB Working Group, she leads a dedicated team at the heart of TB research and policy influence in Uganda. Join her on 16 Dec 2025 for our #MLIat10 webinar series 🔗 Register via Zoom t.ly/glPAq

Highlights from the #LSHSymposium25 in commemoration of the #MLIat10 anniversary celebrations. @brucekirenga @olaro_charles @winterzie @STIsecretariat @DeiBioPharma @Microhaem @ProfIbingira @ikimuli2020 @MORDECAI1992 @MinofHealthUG @Makerere @MakerereCHS @Zahranamuli

#LSHSymposium25 #MLIat10

Snippets from the #MLIat10 Dinner, as we gear up for the #LSHSymposium25 today at the @Makerere Main Hall. @brucekirenga @ProfIbingira @SsaliSarah @DianaAtwine @MinofHealthUG @ProfNawangwe @ProfDanPope

We are excited to mark this 10-year milestone. Join us as we commemorate a decade of impact, look ahead to the future of lung health research, training, and care in Uganda, and share progress on the MLI expansion project. @brucekirenga #MLIat10 @winterzie @LIGHTonTB

Stamped and sealed, the Guest of Honor at the Lung Institute anniversary dinner is @Thomas_Tayebwa @brucekirenga @ProfIbingira @Makerere @MakerereCHS #MLIat10 #LungInstituteMulago #LSHSymposium25 #MLI4Healthylungs @Parliament_Ug @mofpedU @MinofHealthUG @ProfNawangwe

Keep shining Allan! Your efforts in raising awareness for #MyAirMyHealth are helping create healthier communities across Uganda. 💨🇺🇬 #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG #MLIat10

That’s the spirit! Together we’re building a generation that takes charge of the air we breathe cleaner, fresher, healthier. Keep inspiring and leading the #MyAirMyHealth movement. 🙌 #FRESHAIR4LIFE #FRESHAIR4LIFEUG #MLIat10