The IDI 2023 Science Fair is back and will be an integral part of the #IDIat20 celebrations. Click the link below to register and for more information
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Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
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Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
@IDIMakerere
Our mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research & capacity development.
- “A tale of two pandemics: Harnessing Science in a Rapidly changing landscape”-Lessons learned over time! Register today and be a part of #IDIScienceFair2022 with engaging discussions on the evolution of healthcare during the pandemic: bit.ly/3GfN29t
00:00 - Our pioneer participants in the CARES (Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Efficacy and Safety) study have completed 2 years & are exiting the trial. The study offered people living with HIV an injectable medication administered 6 times a year, offering an alternative to daily pills.
- We are privileged to be ranked 2nd in the country with 20 scientists from the institute(IDI) making it to the list of top 500 scientists in Uganda. In collaboration with @Makerere, IDI is committed to adding scientific value to individuals, institutions & our communities.
- It has been 20 years of groundbreaking health research and innovation with partners from all over the world. The IDI Science Fair is one of our celebration activities happening on March 22nd and 23rd, 2023! Register now at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IDIat20 #IDITurns20
00:00 - Today, we are proud to launch our first Electric Vehicle, consistent with our aspirations to cut emissions and costs associated with fossil fuels. This is the first step in our long journey to convert our fleet from fuel to electric cars. @ProfNawangwe #SDG13 #Sustainability
- Creating awareness on the effects of the pandemic on the health sector and our lives in general and how we can create opportunities despite the challenging times. The Masks on Art exhibition will happen this October from 8th to 16th. Be a part of this! #MASKSON2021
- A group of young visual artists is running the "Masks on Art" exhibition showing the impact of COVID-19 on the world. Theme: "Fighting the pandemic, creating awareness, creating opportunities & enhancing choices to provide high-quality services to people in changing communities"
- 1/3 The Academy for Health Innovation Uganda under IDI is officially launching the Medical Drones Project in Kalangala District.
- 🎓👏 Kudos to Dr. Francis Kakooza, our Ag. Head of Global Health Security program, for achieving his well-deserved PhD! 🌍 Your impactful research in combating infectious diseases, particularly in the realm of #AMR, is commendable. Well done @kakoozafrancis! 🌟
- 3 DAYS TO GO! Join our Executive Director @akambugu who is among the panelists at the Masks on Art Exhibition curated by a group of young visual artists. This exhibition will run from 8th to 16th October 2021. Be sure to take part. #MASKSON2021
- Congrats to Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika on her appointment as the Vice Chancellor of @MbararaUST. Her remarkable leadership & dedication as a distinguished scholar at @IDIMakerere will undoubtedly propel #MUST to new heights. We're excited to support her vision for the future.
- 🎓📷 Exciting times for @AceUganda as we celebrate the graduation of Bioinformatics Masters students! With support from @NIAIDBioIT, @Makerere and IDI, they are primed to make impactful contributions to the field. Congratulations!🎉
- We are Hiring! - Project Administrative Assistant (1) - Case Management Assistant (1) - Procurement Graduate Trainee (1) - Post Doc Research Fellow (1) - Study Medical Officer (2) - Senior Statistician (1) Visit idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms/ to apply
