The @_missingbillion study will be spotlighted at the launch of the new @NIHRresearch Guiding Principles for Community Engagement and Involvement! Don’t miss @MenyaAbdmagidu sharing how the team put these principles into action to deliver meaningful impact in African

Earlier this month, Prof Alison Elliott, Head of Vaccine Research at @MRC_Uganda, was formally presented with an honorary OBE by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Princess Anne. This follows the January 2025 announcement recognising her exceptional and sustained

Researchers on the COVVAR study shared findings with healthcare stakeholders yesterday at @MRC_Uganda. The results show that COVID-19 vaccination reduced symptomatic infections by 50%, especially among those vaccinated within the last 12 months. Yet, only 19.2% were fully

The Disability Inclusive Youth (DIY) research programme concluded its impactful 5-day inception meeting and staff training. Twelve youth researchers from Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda gathered to enhance their skills in disability-inclusive research design, ethics, data collection,

After six teams presented their ideas, Sanyu was announced as the winner of the 2025 @dididaHealth Hackathon for their innovative approach to antenatal tracking. Their innovative solution aims to address health challenges during pregnancy, providing better care and support for

From 13 initial pitches, six teams were selected to develop prototypes for digital health solutions. Among the innovations are EMi App for emergency alerts, Medi-track for remote patient monitoring, Sanyu Check for antenatal tracking, MoHOaTS for health outreach, education, and

This event is designed to inspire collaboration among innovative minds to create scalable solutions for tackling health challenges. With a focus on building capacity in digital innovation, we aim to empower the next generation of innovators to make a tangible impact on health

Happening Now: We are conducting a digital health hackathon, fostering collaboration between developers, data scientists & healthcare professionals from Uganda, funded by @dididaHealth. Over the next two days, teams will collaborate to design affordable digital health solutions

Did you know GPC is now integrating digital health tools, biomarker collection, and climate-health linkages into its research?. As health priorities evolve, so does the GPC. Our work isn’t just historical - it’s responsive, relevant, and future-facing. Explore the future-facing

Need GPC data for your next project?. GPC data is accessible to bona fide researchers. We make it easy:. 📍Review available datasets.📍Submit a short concept note.📍Connect with our data access committee. Get started here: #OpenScience #AfricaDataHub

From HIV to non-communicable diseases, ageing, and social determinants of health, work at the GPC isn’t static. With robust data spanning health, behaviour, and environment, our work informs both science and policy. Curious about what we’re exploring now? . Dive in:

Looking to further your expertise in using data science tools to investigate and respond to disease outbreaks? Your opportunity is here!. Join our hands-on training in Outbreak Analytics & Modelling with R, from 11 – 22 Aug 2025 in Entebbe. Apply here:

Ever heard of the General Population Cohort (GPC)?. Based in rural southwestern Uganda, the GPC is one of Africa’s richest long-term population health resources, tracking data for over 35 years. More than just another dataset, it’s a window into how health, society, and systems

RT @MRC_Uganda: @SheilaNina3 set the tone with an inspiring welcome, introducing the passionate team behind the CCHF Vaccine Discovery stud….

To wrap up the day, we shared an informative video that explained the steps involved in the vaccine development process. Each scientist detailed their specific role, demonstrating how scientific discoveries progress from the laboratory to the community. The students learned that

Yesterday, we visited Mount St. Mary’s Namagunga for #ScienceDay2025, where we engaged with Senior Five and Six students. The CCHF Vaccine Discovery study team shared insights on the importance of vaccines and explored various career opportunities in fields such as Basic Science,