A delegation from Karolinska Institutet visited Makerere University in Uganda

In February 2024, a delegation from Karolinska Institutet led by Vice President Martin Bergö visited Makerere University in Uganda, a long-term partner of Karolinska Institutet. Martin Bergö was genuinely impressed by the commitment and results arising from this collaboration. During their visit he saw firsthand how midwives at Naguru Hospital have been able to create hands-on practical and meaningful improvements for women during childbirth.

Regarding the collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Makerere University, Martin Bergö emphasises the clear potential of ongoing research projects to produce significant societal effects—which underscores how important it is that governments continue to fund international development research. He also stresses the continued need to secure bilateral opportunities for exchange and research possibilities to strengthen Ugandan and Swedish researchers, teachers, and students.

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Prof. Martin Bergö interact with staff from Makerere University and Karolinska Institutet during the meeting.