IDRC is committed to ethical practices, transparency, and mitigating conflicts of interest to drive ground-breaking discoveries and solutions in infectious diseases. We focus on combating modern-day slavery and human trafficking, ensuring research collaboration is free from exploitation and safeguarding the integrity of projects. IDRC also holds itself accountable through corporate social responsibility policies, minimising its ecological footprint and promoting sustainable practices. IDRC has developed guidelines for disclosing and managing financial conflicts of interest to maintain transparency and trust.
Compliance with international standards ensures the robustness and credibility of research outputs, paving the way for effective interventions, improved diagnostics, and novel treatment strategies against infectious diseases. IDRC’s comprehensive resources empower researchers to exchange knowledge, collaborate across boundaries, and find solutions to combat infectious diseases, paving the way for a safer, healthier future for all.
Accreditation & Compliance
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC-Uganda) is proud to be accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) in recognition of our commitment to international standards of laboratory quality and technical excellence.
Our laboratories have achieved accreditation under the ISO 15189:2022 standard, demonstrating competence in medical testing and the implementation of a robust quality management system.
- IDRC-Uganda, Masafu General Hospital (Facility No. M0942)
Accredited for Medical Testing Laboratory – Haematology and Molecular Biology, including Full Blood Count (FBC), Malaria Smears (Thick & Thin), and PCR for identification using the Sysmex XN330 and StepOne Plus platforms. - IDRC-Uganda, Tororo General Hospital (Facility No. M0942A)
Accredited for Medical Testing Laboratory – Haematology, specifically Full Blood Count (FBC) testing using the Sysmex XN330 platform.
These accreditations affirm IDRC’s ongoing dedication to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice and research integrity.
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