Latest News and Events
- Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Providers for Goods, Services and
Works
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration will be prequalifying eligible and competent firms/ companies to provide various categories of goods, services and works for the period 2017 to 2019 and hereby invites bids for prequalification. [Deadline: Friday 28th October 2016 at 12.00 noon - 6th Annual ICEMR meeting
The 6th Annual International Centres of Excellence in Malaria Research (ICEMR) Networking meeting was held in Kampala at the Speke Resort Munyonyo from 15th to 17th August 2016. The purpose of the ICEMR workshop was to strengthen the collaboration among the 10 ICEMR centres by sharing expertise, experience, research findings among others. - Malaria Research to Policy Dissemination meeting
In an effort to reduce Malaria prevalence in the country, IDRC has undertaken a number of studies to guide the implementation of national malaria control interventions. The studies generate new scientific knowledge on disease determinants, diagnostics and approaches to combat disease with the objective of promoting evidence-based approach to policy making through our direct linkage with policy makers. On 18th August 2016, IDRC disseminated its research findings at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Our Vision
A centre of Excellence in infectious diseases research
Our Mission
To conduct high quality research in infectious and other diseases of public health importance through collaboration and partnerships
Core Values
- » Respect
- » Networking
- » Transparency & Accountability
- » Innovation
- » Integrity and Teamwork
About IDRC
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 150 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.
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 objects of the Organization.
