Newsletter May 2024 9th Edition

Welcome to the HEPI-SHSSU Newsletter – May 2024 Edition

Greetings from the HEPI-HESSU Project! We are delighted to present the Ninth Edition of the HEPI Newsletter, celebrating the remarkable achievements towards the end of the HEPI Grant. We extend our gratitude to the National Institutes of Health, USA, for the HEPI award (1R25TW011213), which has significantly contributed to enhancing health professions education and research capacity in Uganda. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we embraced online learning and networking, continuing our progress.

Here are some key headlines from the HEPI-SHSSU Newsletter – May 2024 Edition:

1. Celebrating the Ninth Edition of the HEPI Newsletter
   Reflecting on the remarkable achievements towards the end of the HEPI Grant, made possible by the NIH USA.
2. About the HEPI-HSSU Project
   Highlighting the collaboration between Ugandan institutions and international partners to enhance health professions education.
3. Project Goals and Achievements
   Detailing the primary goals and specific aims of the HEPI-HSSU Project, focusing on improving health services in Uganda.
4. Overcoming Challenges
   Showcasing the resilience and adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic, embracing online learning and networking.
5. Transformation in Health Education
   Sharing testimonies of the gains made over the last 5-6 years, with inspiring stories from students, faculty, and institutions.
6. Strengthening Research Capacity
   Highlighting the collaboration with Clarke International University to advance research excellence and academic growth.
7. Manuscript Writing and Publication Success
   Celebrating the increased research output and publications in peer-reviewed journals, facilitated by manuscript writing workshops.
8. Enhancing Scholarly Writing for Nurses and Midwives
   Addressing the critical gap in scholarly writing among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and midwives.
9. Future Endeavors
   Encouraging continued sharing of success stories and sustaining the achievements made through the HEPI project.

These headlines provide a snapshot of the impactful initiatives and achievements featured in this newsletter.