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Heavy Metal Contamination in the Vicinity of Dumpsites in Kampala

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Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) Research Dissemination, “Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices towards Heavy Metal Contamination and Associated Health Risks among Community Residents Living in the Vicinity of Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsites in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda”, 26th June 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT, Seminar Room, Third Floor, MakSPH Mulago Building, New Mulago Complex, Kampala Uganda, East Africa and Online.
Event Type Research Dissemination
Nature of Event Hybrid (Physical & Virtual)
Audience General Public
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The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to invite you to a Dissemination Workshop on the study titled

“Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices towards Heavy Metal Contamination and Associated Health Risks among Community Residents Living in the Vicinity of Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsites in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.”

This workshop will present key findings and insights from the study and provide a platform for engagement on potential health and environmental interventions.

Workshop Details:
Date: Thursday, 26th June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Kampala Time)
Venue: MakSPH Seminar Room, MakSPH Mulago Building, Third Floor / Online via Zoom

To attend virtually, please register using the link below:
https://bit.ly/HeavyMetalsUg
A confirmation email with Zoom access details will follow upon registration.

Moderator:

  • Mr. Mutyaba Huzaifah, Program Manager, Master of Public Health (Distance Education), MakSPH

Investigators:

  • Mr. Abdullah Ali Halage – Principal Investigator, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, MakSPH
  • Mr. Tom Okade – Research Associate, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, MakSPH
  • Dr. James Muleme – Research Associate, Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, MakSPH
  • Eng. Dr. Ahamada Zziwa – Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Makerere University
  • Dr. Juliet Kiguli – Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, MakSPH
  • Dr. Robert Mugabi – Food Scientist & Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Makerere University

This study was funded by the Government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF).

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion.