UVRI

Uganda Virus Research Institute:
To be a world class center of excellence in health research.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

#ICYMI A sneak peak into our guests that spoke at the #UVRIat90 launch that happened at @MinofHealthUG last week. Do you recognize or know any of them?

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Check out this new @info_TGHN training on pandemic preparedness. The curriculum is live here: https://t.co/204oIjhtIe

[UVRI @UVRIug]

As we commemorate #UVRIAt90, we remind you that Ebola is a serious disease, but together we can help prevent its spread. Stay vigilant, practice good hygiene, avoid contact with sick individuals or bodily fluids, and report suspected cases to health authorities immediately.

[Andrew Kyamagero @kyamageroandrew]

Let us be careful in reporting @AJEnglish ,@AJENews . A regional Ebola figure is not a Ugandan death certificate.

To say “DRC and Uganda have reported 263 cases and 43 deaths” without separating where the deaths occurred is not reporting. It is statistical fog dressed as public health communication.

Uganda must not be casually placed inside another country’s mortality column.

If there are deaths in Uganda, name the district, cite the Ministry of Health, and give the exact number.

If the deaths are largely or entirely elsewhere, say so with discipline.

In matters of public health, careless language can travel faster than disease.

Facts save lives. Sensationalism spreads panic.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

UVRI & URSB held the 38th TISC meeting, focusing on 2 big wins for Ugandan innovators: Better access to global patent databases Stronger IP policy development.

The TISC at UVRI continues to equip researchers + on-site partners with tools to protect & commercialize ideas. #IP

[UVRI @UVRIug]

The #UVRIAt90 launch was truly remarkable, with our staff members dressed to impress and representing us with pride. Here are some of the amazing team members who graced the event.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

#ICYMI The #UVRIAt90 launch was a success. Appreciation to @MinofHealthUG for the excellent hosting, and to the guest of honour Dr @olaro_charles, who represented the PS @DianaAtwine, for their leadership and presence. We look forward to the main celebrations on 21-22 July 2026.

[Racheal @Rachealkyy]

Director General Health Services, Ministry of Health- Prof Charles Olaro officially launching the 90 years celebration expressed his commitment to remain at the forefront of advancing the Institute’s work, emphasizing a desire to build on the 90-year legacy of the Uganda Virus Research Institute since its establishment in 1936.

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[UVRI @UVRIug]

Over the decades, we expanded our research mandate and evolved into a globally recognized center of excellence in virology, epidemiology, immunology, outbreak response, and public health research.

🔗 Read press kit: https://t.co/7tkIoUfHgu

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[Evans Stark ™️ @TamusangeEvans]

Since 2004, our program has played a big role in identifying mainland and fishing communities around lake Victoria and some of the population heavily affected by HIV. - Dr. Juliet Mpendo. @UVRIug CRP

#UVRIAt90 #ScienceInAction #UVRI

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Professor @olaro_charles, the Director General Health Services @MinofHealthUG officially launches the 90 years celebration of discoveries and global impact.

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[Evans Stark ™️ @TamusangeEvans]

“We have established standards and guidelines that emphasize safety, protection, and self-autonomy. These standards are available online on our website.” — Director General, @unhro, Dr. Sam Okware

#UVRIAt90 #ScienceInAction #UVRI

[Emily kabuye @EmilyKabuye]

Today we converge to launch the celebrations of the #UVRIat90 years of impacting society, offering expert advice and our contributions to policy, not alone first regional Laboratory to test COVID-19 and now Ebola.CongratsUVRI @UVRIug @UVRI_CRP @MRC_Uganda @KaleebuPontiano

[UVRI @UVRIug]

UVRI’s global reputation has been strengthened through long standing partnerships.

Our key collaborators Include;
@MinofHealthUG
@WHO
@USEmbassyUganda @CDC_eHealth
@UNDAuthority
@LSHTM
@MRC_Uganda
@AfricaCDC
@MakSPH @MakCHS_SOM

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[UVRI @UVRIug]

UVRI serves as a World Health Organisation (WHO) recognized reference laboratory for Influenza,Polio, Measles, Rubella, Yellow Fever.

@UVRIug has already set the standard, let us reflect upon these achievements.

@SamOkware, Director General @unhro

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[Racheal @Rachealkyy]

The #UVRI90 launch aims to create awareness about UVRI’s 90-year contribution to disease prevention and control, mobilise partners and stakeholders to participate in the celebrations, and rally resources to support the success of the planned activities ahead of the main event in July 2026.

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#ScienceInAction

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Our History: In 1936 @UVRIug started it's journey as the Yellow Fever Research Institute with supported from The @BritishColonies Office in London agrees with the @RockefellerFdn representatives to set up an institution in Uganda.

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[UVRI @UVRIug]

We are pleased to inform the public of the launch of the #UVRIAt90 celebrations tomorrow, 26th May 2026, at the @MinofHealthUG. This invite only event marks the beginning of a series of activities leading to the main celebrations in July. Keep it here for all the updates.

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

What are the most exciting or innovative areas of #MalariaResearch right now?
Dr Jonathan Kayondo of #TargetMalariaUganda at the @UVRIug shared his thoughts with Abdulkabir Adenopo during the last #YoungScientistNetwork webinar in collaboration with @BioSciToolkit!

Make sure to view the full webinar: https://t.co/bN7ozJN3Ci
Together we can #EndMalaria!

[The Community Agenda @thecagenda]

"@UVRIug an institution that began with American support from the Rockefeller Foundation in 1936; today stands as a regional leader in disease research" #AmbPopp at the #Freedom250 #MyAmericanEdge campaign launch. Thumbs up to @USEmbassyUganda organising.