What we do

IDRC conducts high quality research in infectious and other diseases of public health importance through collaboration and partnerships.

Malaria Research

Tuberculosis Research

HIV Research

Core Values

Respect and dignity for study participants and their families.
Bilateral partnership based on equality, mutual respect and cultural sensitivity.
Nurturing atmosphere that promotes professional development.
Transparency, courtesy and openness in performance of one’s duties.
Fiscal responsibility.

Latest News & Events

COVID-19 PANDEMIC .

The world is currently faced with a pandemic of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), a new virus that spreads so fast through droplet infection especially in crowded places and causes illness. It is spread from person to person through sneezing or coughing (droplet infection), human to human contact and contact with contaminated surfaces.

Stay home, Stay safe!

EES District Initiation Meeting

The Enhanced Entomological Surveillance (EES) Project funded by USAID - US Agency for International Development was pleased to hold its first district initiation meeting from 5th -8th October, where the scope of the project was presented to the district leadership and in addition to conducting hands on training for Vector Control Officers and Village Health Teams in Koboko district.

The 4th IDRC Malaria Research to Policy Dissemination meeting

The biennial malaria Research to Policy dissemination meeting held on January 30th, 2020 at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel...

About Us

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.

Partners

Objectives

To build capacity through training, technology advancement and improvement of local health service infrastructure
To conduct research in infectious diseases such as Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis
To disseminate results of research and promote an evidence-based approach to policy making by linking researchers and policy makers.
To support the efforts of the Uganda Ministry of Health, Mulago Hospital and other related health institutions in Uganda in providing prevention, care and treatment in the area of infectious diseases.
To seek out and receive donations, grants and other funding from international donors and other sources interested in the objectives of the Organization.