In an ever-evolving world where advancements in global health research are crucial, fostering the growth and development of aspiring researchers is paramount. Research is a vital source of knowledge and progress, but in the developing world like Africa, limited research output hinders economic growth and fails to address the pressing health needs of the population. To tackle these challenges, we invite you to our workshop on "Developing a Career in Research."

Article by; Jean Berchmans Niyibizi and Dennis Ernest Ssesanga

Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) effectively decreases rates of developing active tuberculosis disease in people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are at increased risk. The Uganda Ministry of Health launched a 100-day campaign to scale-up TPT in PLHIV in July 2019. We sought to examine the effect of the campaign on trends of TPT uptake and characteristics associated with TPT uptake and completion among persons in HIV care.

The Ministry of Health has revealed that there are new viral infections identified from mosquitoes and ticks. Although the viruses have not been officially named, the Deputy Director of Uganda Virus Research Institute, Dr. Julius Lutwama, says they will soon reveal more information on the matter in the coming weeks. The revelation came during the Integration of Genomics in the Public Health Ecosystem workshop in Kampala.

The Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR3) with Funding Support from the from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) on the 23rd March 2023 handed over the Research and Ethics Office at the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) in Eastern Uganda.