Winnie Eoju

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Day One of the #UVRIAt90 Science Conference was a powerful celebration of knowledge, innovation, and hope. From groundbreaking research to inspiring discussions on the future of disease prevention and elimination, the day showcased the impact of science.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Thank you, @RENU_256, for celebrating this milestone with us and for your continued partnership over the years. Your reliable digital connectivity has empowered research, collaboration and innovation at UVRI. We value your unwavering support. #UVRIAt90

[UVRI @UVRIug]

#ICYMI Take a sneak peek at the opening of the Regional Polio Laboratory on Wednesday, one of the highlights of our #UVRIAt90 celebrations. As we marked 90 years of Discoveries and Global Impact, this milestone reaffirmed UVRI's enduring commitment to advancing public health.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

The Chief Guest, the Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. @R_Nabbanja, and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. @RebeccaKadagaUG, have joined us for the #UVRIAt90 celebrations.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Day Two of #UVRIAt90 celebrations have began with a major milestone as Minister of Health Dr. @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 presided over the opening of the new Regional Polio Laboratory UVRI, alongside PS @MinofHealthUG Dr. @DianaAtwine and our Director Prof. @KaleebuPontiano.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

Welcome to #UVRIAt90, we are celebrating 90 years of scientific discoveries and global impact alongside the brilliant minds and partners who continue to advance research for better public health.

[UVRI @UVRIug]

The countdown is on! Join us as we celebrate 90 Years of Discoveries and Global Impact. Together, we honour our rich legacy, groundbreaking research, and the partnerships shaping a healthier future.

See you all on the 21st –22nd July 2026.

#UVRIAt90

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Because every patient experience matters, we are convening a two-day workshop bringing together participants from @MinofHealthUG ,health centers & communities to draft a Customer Care Manual for Health Workers aimed at improving patient experience & quality of care.
#QualityCare

[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.

[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.

#UVRIAt90
#UVRI
#ScienceInAction

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Results dissemination continues in Namayingo District, aiming at advancing knowledge, promoting transparency, and feedback. This informs and influences policy, driving positive change in the community. @UVRIug @MRC_Uganda @NIHRglobal @KEMRI_Wellcome @LZirimenya @VictoriaMayanja

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Day 2:@The_VAnguard22 group meeting. Knowledge sharing across Work Packages to identify priority areas for intervention co-development. Community members, National stakeholders and researchers collaborating @UVRIug @MRC_Uganda @VictoriaMayanja @winnie_eoju @NIHRglobal @muhache

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Happening now: VAnguard project full-group meeting at @UVRIug in Entebbe. Partners from @KEMRI_Wellcome @MRC_Uganda @UCUniversity joining the Ugandan colleagues to discuss project progress, share findings and plan for the way forward @NIHRglobal @VictoriaMayanja @winnie_eoju

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Our team attending the 12th Annual National Research Ethics Conference 2025 organized by @UNCST_Uganda : “Communities as Partners: Strengthening Community Engagement in Research.” Sharing our experience from working closely with communities in Kenya and Uganda. @NIHRglobal

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Prof Alison Elliott gave a keynote lecture titled “The wonder of worms – how parasitic helminths can change our lives” the WORMVACS2.0 project at the Hydra Helminth Conference in Greece, 7th- 11th September 2025 https://t.co/e84P41AbhL @MRC_Uganda @UVRIug @UVRI_IAVI @LZirimenya

[LaurieAbwooli @AbwooliLaurie]

Brilliant, well done @trust_debbie

[Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study @SChiug]

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate amazing contributions of women in our @SChiug study-pioneering breakthroughs, innovations, and advancing scientific progress that protect global health in their different capacities
#WomensDay2025 #WomenInScience
@MRC_Uganda @wellcometrust

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Community engagement is the centre of @The_VAnguard22 Interacting with the communities we serve @sarah_smp2 and @clare_maciver and the team on a visit to Zingoola village, Koome Island. @NIHRresearch @NIHRglobal @KEMRI_Wellcome @UVRIug @KaleebuPontiano @MRC_Uganda @EdwineBarasa

[VAnguard Project @The_VAnguard22]

Happy holidays from the @The_VAnguard22 to all our partners and collaborators.
@MRC_Uganda @mrcunitgambia @AlisonEUganda @GyavN @IVIHeadquarters @Ndembi12 @UVRIug @UVRI_IAVI @AfricaCDC @TargetMalaria @ChiPrimus @SChiug @KEMRI_Wellcome @EdwineBarasa

[Ludoviko Zirimenya @LZirimenya]

"Honored to receive the Best Publisher Award overall @MRC_Uganda! Grateful for the incredible support from my supervisor @AlisonEUganda, colleagues, mentors, and family. Here's to continued excellence and collaboration!