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The Makerere University AI Health Lab is a pioneering research institution focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform healthcare across Africa. Located at one of Africa’s leading universities, the lab brings together a diverse team of researchers, technologists, healthcare professionals, and policy experts dedicated to solving the continent’s most pressing health challenges through AI innovations.

Our work spans a range of critical areas, including AI-driven diagnostics, predictive health analytics, and the development of data-driven solutions aimed at improving access to quality healthcare. We are committed to advancing cutting-edge research while ensuring that AI-powered health technologies are translated into real-world applications that make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

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The
Ocular
Project

Ocular's 3D printable adapter connects smartphones to microscopes, allowing for easy image capture and alignment in health centers. This technology enhances pathogen identification for diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, supported by a mobile and web application for diagnostic assistance.


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Automated Mobile Microscopy for Malaria Diagnosis and surveillance in Uganda

We are developing a rapid, low-cost screening system for malaria diagnosis using a 3D printed smartphone adapter for microscopes and deep learning models, aimed at enhancing real-time diagnostics and surveillance in Uganda to improve public health outcomes.


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Datasets for AI-Based Diagnosis of Malaria


The Lacuna Fund project aims to enhance malaria microscopy diagnosis in low and middle-income settings by generating high-quality, open-labeled blood smear datasets from Uganda and Ghana, using smartphone-mounted microscopes to support machine learning models for detection.


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Curating a Dataset of Digital Pap Smear Images for Automated Cervical Cancer Screening in Uganda

This project aims to enhance cervical cancer detection in Sub-Saharan Africa by curating a labeled digital dataset of 1,000 Pap smear images using a smartphone-mounted microscope, supporting machine learning tasks for early and reliable screening.


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