It’s a honor to be living in this era and to be one of the @IDRC_Uganda IDRC family in particular, with a mission to conduct high quality research and programs in diseases of public importance. Malaria happens to be a key one.
#WorldMalariaDay#endmalaria#zeromalariadeaths
We were pleased to pay a courtesy call on Commissioner Dr. Susan Nabadda at the Uganda National Health Laboratory Services (UNHLS) in Butabika.
The meeting offered a great opportunity to explore future collaborations as we continue our ongoing work together. We thank UNHLS for their longstanding partnership and for hosting us over the years.
Africa is stepping up the fight against malaria through molecular surveillance. A regional training @cphluganda equipped experts from 10 countries with tools like MAD4HATTER & NOMADS to detect drug resistance & strengthen data-driven responses. More: https://t.co/0GBRhykZQr
Meet Patience Nayebare, an Immunologist at IDRC working on the DYNAMICS project and a PhD Fellow with the Malaria Training Program at Makerere University College of Health Sciences . Her research explores how natural immunity to malaria develops to inform targeted control strategies.
Her advice: Be patient, stay curious, and seek mentorship. 🔬✨
#IDRC #NextGenResearchers #MalariaResearch
🌟 NextGen Researchers Spotlight 🌟
Meet Shahiid Kiyaga, a bioinformatics scientist advancing malaria genomics under the IMMRSE-U study. His work uses genomic and computational tools to track Plasmodium falciparum diversity and strengthen Uganda’s molecular surveillance system.
His advice: Stay curious, keep learning, seek mentorship, and collaborate — every data point moves science forward. 🔬✨
IDRC was honored to participate in the 19th Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference (JASH) & NACNDC 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Under the theme “Unified Action Against Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases,” our team shared insights on mixed Plasmodium species infections & antimalarial drug resistance among refugee populations. Proud to contribute to Uganda’s scientific progress! 🇺🇬🔬✨
held at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
I also had an opportunity to interact with great scientists who are doing marvelous work in various health sectors.
I would like to thank Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration @IDRC_Uganda for the platform to present and future researchers.
It was a great pleasure for me to present our findings about the study we conducted to understand “The prevalence of and factors associated with Mixed Plasmodium
Species infections in patients diagnosed with falciparum malaria in Uganda” at this year’s NACNDC & JASH Conference
NEW SERIES ALERT!📣
We’re launching our first NextGen Researchers Spotlight feature 🥳meet Thomas Katairo, a Molecular Epidemiologist at IDRC.
Thomas leads genomics work under IMMRSE-U, generating high-quality data to guide malaria control in Uganda.
His advice to young scientists:
Stay curious. Collaborate. Build relationships.
#NextGenResearchers #ScienceForImpact #Genomics #MalariaControl
Are you feeling lost or unsure of how you’ll get through the day? You’re not alone. Remember Psalm 23:1 — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” He’s guiding you.
Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. It jumpstarts your metabolism, hydrates your body, and helps flush out toxins. #HealthyLiving#Wellness
After so many years of experiencing social stagnation and economic recession, the people of Jinja South West are ready for change. The choice in 2026 is very clear, change or more of the same. I officially declare my candidature as the next MP JINJA SOUTH WEST.
Congratulations to our amazing Executive Director, Prof. Moses Kamya, for receiving yet another prestigious Research Award from Makerere University yesterday! 🏆 #AwardWinner#ResearchExcellence