Futumu Sadik isn't only an embodiment of excellence but also a force that has witnessed counselling services at Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University evolve to support diverse needs. We celebrate her legacy of distinction that has set the bar high and inspired us all.

Today, our GHS & Kyotera district health teams visited Kasensero landing site to conduct an assessment using the 7.1.7 framework to identify enablers & bottlenecks in response to an acute watery diarrhoea public health event. The recommendations will inform public health actions.

Today, we hosted a team from Malaria Consortium led by the Chief Executive James Tibenderana. We discussed opportunities for enhanced collaboration between our two institutions, particularly in the area of health research and training.

#IDINationalCSOMechanism is conducting orientation for key staff from successful sub-grantees in Fort Portal-Mubende, Masaka-Wakiso, Kampala, West Nile & Soroti regions. We aim to empower CSO teams in grants, finance, M&E & project management for compliance. Department of Defense 🇺🇸 USAID

Today, we celebrate Moses Okello, whose career journey from a cleaner to Facilities Assistant at Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University exemplifies excellence. Moses oversees a team of maintenance workers, security guards, the estate, and staff welfare. Asante bwana!
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Greetings from the Academy. 👋

Our third quarterly newsletter is here!! 🥳

Follow the link below to read more about our plans to deploy Call for Life to enhance childhood vaccinations among displaced children in northeastern Nigeria and a lot more. 👇

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Meet Edward Kawere, a man who has transformed his career from a part-time cleaner to a facilities supervisor. Edward's career journey highlights a spirit of hard work, human resilience, and patience. We're thrilled to celebrate his inspiring story. #OneIDI

Our first PhD defense!
One among our first cohort of PhD students on the Bioinformatics training program defended his thesis today. Christopher Kintu did research on the predictive utility of polygenic risk scores for chronic kidney disease, a condition affecting 10% of Africans.

Clean hands save lives, prevent infections, & protect communities everywhere. Let's reaffirm our commitment to hand hygiene today. Whether washing with soap & water or using sanitizers, every action counts in keeping us safe. #HandHygiene #WorldHandHygieneDay World Health Organization (WHO)

From admin to HR guru, Connie Kabatoro has seen IDI evolve over the years. Her greatest memory? Groundbreaking the McKinnel Knowledge Centre at Makerere University. She credits IDI's togetherness & family spirit for her success across the organization, where she has served different depts.

Rebecca Mukhaye started as an intern and climbed the ranks through hard work and perseverance. Today, she feels proud and satisfied, touching lives on a daily basis and advancing the institute's mission.
Thank you Rebecca!
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This week, we commemorated #WorldHealthAndSafetyDay themed 'The Impact of Climate Change on Occupational Health & Safety.' Andrew Kambugu launched First Aid protocols & Safety Toolbox talks, signifying great strides towards a health & safety culture. For more: youtu.be/0vRs4Hmm7Gs

This year's International #LaborDay we celebrate our devoted long-serving employees who have propelled our vision for a healthier Africa, free from infectious diseases. Asante!
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