Special congratulations to Pontiano Kaleebu; the outgoing Director MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. He has received the OBE in recognition of his services to education and public health. Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research #service lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new…

Congratulations Prof Pontiano Kaleebu for being appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by His Majesty The King.

Well deserved Professor!

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Today, I will be part of the research dissemination speakers giving a keynote address on the advancement of regional vaccine manufacturing and access in Africa.
Feel free to join us on t.ly/dSld1

#VaccineManufacturinginAfrica

Don't miss Pontiano Kaleebu' keynote address on the advancement of regional vaccine manufacturing and access in Africa.
Set a reminder to be part of this research dissemination via: t.ly/dSld1 #VaccineManufacturinginAfrica
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Excited to host a 2 day OPTIMMS Annual Principal Investigators’ Meeting in Uganda! OPTIMMS trial is a pivotal study aimed at identifying optimal immunisation schedules for infants. We are joined by dignitaries from the Ministry of Health- Uganda, @UNEPI, World Health Organization (WHO)

#ResearchCollaboration

A team from @SabinVaccine led by CEO Amy Finan accompanied by Dr Thomas King, PhD, Vice President, Nonclinical Research & Development recently visited to strengthen the existing collaborations with UVRI including trials, development, and validation of assays for the trials.

Today, we celebrate Christmas & the End of Year 2023 with these objectives;
-Celebrate UVRI as an institute working with its partners.
-Showcase the various development projects of the institute.
-Recognize some of UVRI’s past staff & their contribution to the institute.

Embracing wellness and fostering work-life balance at our team-building event. A day filled with laughter, collaboration, and meaningful connections. At the Unit, we are all about we're fostering stronger bonds for even greater achievements ahead.

Let us join the rest of the world in celebrating the world's Aids Day as we increase awareness of the available HIV prevention strategies for all ages, True ' Let the communities lead'.
#WorldAIDSDay2023
Pontiano Kaleebu

Vaccine Research theme grant writing workshop kicks off with enthusiasm. Pontiano Kaleebu & Alison Elliott opening with encouragement and hope. Grant writing is not a lone journey: share ideas, consult experts & be ready to review and revise. UVRI IAVI UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

'Contemporary HIV strains are resisting drugs that were so effective on the historical strains' explains Joseph, a lab technician the unit while presenting on the diminished sensitivity of historical and contemporary HIV-1 strains at HIVSymposium.

#HIVFreeUg2030 #EndAids2030Ug

Research shows that HIV-associated mortality, which peaked on the continent at over 2 million deaths a year in the early 2000s, has been declining. Through Community Engagement, we can bring HIV/AIDS to an end.

#HIVFreeUg2030 #EndAids2030Ug

We are happy to have had part of our team represent at this year's Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar, Senegal from 8-11 October 2023. These included Dr Kayondo Jonathan and Dr Jennifer Serwanga, and our director Prof Pontiano Kaleebu. Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research

#GrandChallenges #endmalaria

I believe in the ambitious goal of producing 60% of our vaccines in Africa. While it's complex, it's essential. To achieve this, we must prioritize developing the necessary capacity. - Prof Pontiano Kaleebu, Director Uganda Virus Research Institute

#AfricaVaccineManufacturing

Our team featured on CNN, showcasing how we are making strides in the fight against #HIV by joining hands with #researchers worldwide in a trial that is underway which could be the last roll of the dice for an HIV #vaccine this decade.
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One of our partners UVRI is today commemorating the #WorldMosquitoDay under the national theme of #PreventTheBite . They begun the day with a band procession and will have speeches and exhibitions at the Mayor's Garden in Entebbe.

#ZeroMalaria

There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes and 40 of them are Anopheles which calls for continued vigilance in the fight against mosquitoes

#PreventTheBite
#WorldMosquitoDay

Pontiano Kaleebu
UVRI
PACE
Malaria Consortium

Activities to commemorate the world mosquito day kick off with an aerobics session at Entebbe works ground. Exercises are one of the many ways to keep fit and Several activities including a procession, blood donation and exhibitions are lined up for the day.

Promoting holistic well-being, our team prioritises #fitness through activities like walking, jogging, and aerobics. We are grateful for the participation of our Director, Professor Pontiano Kaleebu, in our wellness sessions during the #WellBeingMonth .

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It's exciting to share the 1st issue of our Newsletter. It highlights our launch, our community, our implementation leads and what they do. UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM Monica B. Chibita Kenya Medical Research Institute KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Noni Mumba 🇰🇪💐 Ludoviko Zirimenya Alison Elliott Victoria Bukirwa Eoju Winnie