Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research

Clinical research capacity building Network comprising of 23 institutions from 6 countries in Eastern Africa and 13 partner institutions funded by @EDCTP

[Global Health EDCTP3 @EDCTP3]

📣 Join us at the Science Summit 2026: 'Advancing science: shaping clinical research across Africa and beyond'.

📅 22 September
🕚 11:00-13:30 EDT
📍New York + online

Featuring @EDCTP3 case studies and a discussion with global health leaders.

🔗 https://t.co/10395CY0pw

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

Why EACCR4?

For too long, research was led from outside. EACCR4 flips that. We're building capacity for ICH-GCP trials, epidemic response & training the next generation of African research leaders.

From surveillance to manufacturing solutions.

@UVRIug
@EDCTP3
@info_TGHN

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

🚀 HAPPENING NOW: The EACCR4 Project is officially launching at @UVRIug in Entebbe!

22 partners from 13 countries have come together to build East Africa's strongest clinical research ecosystem for poverty-related diseases & epidemic outbreaks.

Guest of Honor: Hon. Magode Ikuya

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

Check out this new @info_TGHN training on pandemic preparedness. The curriculum is live here: https://t.co/ftB0siZWvv

[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

[CUGH @CUGHnews]

Abstract Submission for CUGH 2027, taking place February 25–28 in Lima, Peru, is now open.

Explore the six subthemes and submit your abstracts by August 31, 2026.

Learn more by visiting: https://t.co/Kj1EQnwT56

@keithmartinmd @cugh_tac

[Africa Test & Treat Initiative @TestandTreat37]

Register to attend using the link: https://t.co/fMSISF7ufh.

Submit your Abstract(s) on; https://t.co/hlzCSXAnUJ.

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

Building equitable research leadership isn’t a talking point — it’s happening.

Proud to support these scientists. Grateful to learn with them.

#GlobalHealth #ResearchCapacity #EACCR #NIHR #EDCTP #EastAfrica

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

What a week hosting CAFÉ-SEA scholarship recipients from East Africa for our annual review & AGM.

Brilliant female scientists sharing research wins, field lessons, and next steps for the 2025/26 cohort. The talent in that room = the future of health research. #WomenInSTEM

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

CAFÉ-SEA: _Capacity Building for Female Scientists in East Africa_

Goal: Strengthen research capacity for women in infectious diseases across EA.

Funded by NIHR/UK Aid, part of EDCTP2 supported by EU. Coordinated by EACCR.

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

CAFE-SEA PhD Fellows strengthened skills in clinical trials, regulation, quality assurance and IP, advancing innovation and health research capacity in Eastern Africa. #ResearchCapacity #ClinicalResearch #EACCR4 @UVRIug @MRC_Uganda @UVRI_CRP

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

Publication ≠ impact.

Researchers share how they actually got evidence into policy — wins, roadblocks, tactics.

New podcast for scientists at any career stage → https://t.co/7mqhxCvjDv

#SciencePolicy
@info_TGHN

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Join us this Thursday for a briefing on health emergencies across the continent, highlighting key response priorities to strengthen regional health security.

📅 Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
🕓 Time:
* 16:00 | EAT (GMT+3)
* 15:00 | SAST (GMT+2)
* 14:00 | CAT (GMT+1)
* 13:00 | WAT (GMT)

🔗 Register to participate:
https://t.co/eUeesMf932

#HealthSecurity

[Global Health EDCTP3 @EDCTP3]

📣 Applications are now open for the 'For Women in Science Programme' in sub-Saharan Africa, supporting the next generation of women researchers across the region.

Deadline: 15 May 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/L0mIUiffjn

[SANTHE @SANTHEafrica]

Catch #SANTHE #HIV prevention experts - Programme Director @Thumbi_Ndungu in Session 7 on Cure & Vaccine & SAB Member @PennyMo70026063 in Session 8 on bNAbs & Gene Therapy - plus others at @INTERESTconf this year. Register asap for early bird rates.
#EmpoweringAfricanScience

[Pontiano Kaleebu @KaleebuPontiano]

We gathered in Addis Ababa for the launch of ACHIEVE Africa by @HHichilema. ACHIEVE, an initiative of the International Vaccine Institute led by @drjeromekim1, aims to advance Africa-led, end-to-end vaccine development by addressing systemic gaps across the entire value chain.

[Global Health EDCTP3 @EDCTP3]

📣 Information session: EDCTP Association as Coordinator of Global Health EDCTP3 projects

Learn more about the two new Coordination and Support Action (CSA) calls under @EDCTP3

📅 25 February
⏰ 14:00-16:00 CET
💻 Online

Organised by @EDCTP

🔗Register: https://t.co/DG5Kf6D7ep

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Call for applications: Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course
Under Africa CDC’s Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP)

20 April–1 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya
Application deadline: 27 February 2026
Scholarships available.

Apply: https://t.co/0P0wpixBIF

#MentalHealth #AfricaCDC

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Big shoutout to Prof @KaleebuPontiano! Representing Uganda's scientists at the ACHIEVE Africa launch in Addis Ababa, led by Zambia's President Hichilema. ACHIEVE aims to boost Africa-led vaccine development 🌍💡 #ACHIEVEAfrica #VaccineDevelopment

[BVGH @BIOVentures]

The February 2026 edition of our AAI Newsletter is available now! Check it out by clicking the link: https://t.co/bfvBBelCpO

Notre newsletter est également disponible en français ici : https://t.co/1zrYL9sleX