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Young Investigators Research Symposium Showcases Cutting-Edge Studies

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) hosted the Young Investigators Research Symposium on July 10, 2024. The symposium brought together budding researchers and seasoned scientists to present their insightful studies. Emphasising the importance of fostering a new generation of researchers, it featured a range of compelling studies across various fields. IDRC Executive Director Professor Moses...

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Launch of Uganda Learning Hub to Enhance Immunization Equity Strategies and Reach Zero-Dose Children The Uganda Learning Hub for immunization equity is set to be launched on Wednesday 27th of March 2024 at Protea Hotel, Kampala. Partnering with key organizations, the Learning Hub aims to optimize strategies to reach zero-dose, under-immunized children, and missed communities...

IDRC Researchers Unveil Crucial Findings at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting

The recently concluded American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting witnessed researchers, government representatives, non-government organisations, and academic institutions gather to discuss ground-breaking developments in tropical medicine, infectious diseases, and global health. One of the notable contributors to the conference was the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) team. Through their presentations, Dr. Martha...

Integrated HIV/HTN Project: Transforming Patient Care and Empowering Healthcare Providers

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC), in collaboration with the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), Uganda Heart Institute (UHI), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Makerere University, have achieved remarkable success through the Integrated HIV/HTN project. Funded by EDCTP, this project aimed to transform patient care by integrating hypertension care in to...

NoviGuide Empowers Midwives at Tororo General Hospital to Save Tiny Lives

At the Neonatal Unit at Tororo General Hospital in Uganda, a revolution in healthcare is underway. Thanks to the implementation of NoviGuide, a ground-breaking digital tablet-based clinical decision support tool developed by the Global Strategies for frontline healthcare professionals and implemented by the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC), midwives are now equipped with the knowledge...

Introducing an insightful podcast episode from The Lancet HIV! Join Peter Hayward as he engages with two expert guests, our very own Elijah Kakande from the SEARCH-IPT initiative  and Gabriel Chamie from the University of California at San Francisco, USA. In this riveting conversation, these renowned professionals delve in to a ground breaking intervention aimed...

The 5th IDRC Malaria Research to Policy Dissemination meeting

Our Malaria Research to Policy DisseminationMeeting was attended by IDRC collaborators from Uganda’s Ministry of Health, Makerere University, the University of California SanFrancisco, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the University of Washington, USAID, and others.

USAID Mission Director was hosted by the IDRC

USAID Mission Director was hosted by the IDRC at their Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) Uganda Housing Modification Study field coordination office in Buwenge, Jinja District. Mr. Richard Nelson, the USAID/Uganda Mission Director, visited the PMI Uganda Housing Modification Study (HMS) site in Buwenge sub-county and at Kakaire Health Centre Ill, in Jinja District today. Mr....

Press Release

Press Release

November 14, 2022

International research partnership and EDCTP to invest €44m in next-generation antimalarials to combat drug-resistant malaria in Africa.

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

November 14, 2022

COVID-19 ADVICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC . Take steps to protect yourself!Clean your hands often Avoid close contact Take steps to protect others! Take steps to protect others! Cover coughs and sneezes Wear a facemask if you are sick. Clean and disinfect More Articles on Covid-19

World’s largest LLIN evaluation study yet, undertaken at IDRC

World’s largest LLIN evaluation study yet, undertaken at IDRC – Children using nets with new compound less likely to have malaria parasites, a big advance as many fear world’s most effective malaria tool is faltering as resistance to insecticides rises The LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP) / PBO Net Study released results from the...

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