Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

Mission

The UVRI/IAVI HIV Vaccine program in Entebbe is one of the many sites in the development of an HIV Vaccine where volunteers can participate in a trial. This research is sponsored by IAVI, working as partners with the Government of Uganda to accelerate the development and testing of vaccines to prevent HIV/AIDS. The main focus of this collaboration is to develop a preventive vaccine for use in Uganda and elsewhere in Africa that is safe, effective and accessible to those who most need it.

Programs

The UVRI-IAVI HIV Program activities include conducting HIV vaccine reasearch and trials, and community AIDS outreach and education.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Mobile HIV Testing and Counseling Outreach Teams

Personnel Overview

Mr. Wabulembo - Clinical Officer-In-Charge, Kakira
Trained clinical officer.

Personnel Statistics

Dr. Mbidde Katongole,
Director
Founded in 2001
Employees: 22
Volunteers: 0