IDI held a workshop with participants from the first enrollment of the Dolphin 2 study to share findings on the effectiveness of Dolutegravir vs Efavirenz in reducing virus levels in the blood. This is made possible with support from Unitaid, University of Liverpool, Radboudumc & LSTM

In 2012, a team led by Henry A. McKinnell, Jr, also known as Hank McKinnell, unveiled the commencement stone for the McKinnell Knowledge Centre (MKC). The IDI headquarters have been at Makerere University since. Alex Coutinho was the then executive director. #IDIat20 #IDIturns20

#IDIturns20 Our Executive Breakfast held today brought together stakeholders from Ministry of Health- Uganda, CDC, USAID and other partners. Dr Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Barnabas Nawangwe of Makerere University and Prof. Nelson Sewankambo, one of the founders of IDI graced the occasion.

Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero congratulated IDI on their 20 years of good collaboration and 20 years of working in the trenches. She appreciated IDI's work at the border posts of Uganda and commended their excellence in protecting the lives of Ugandans. #IDIat20 #IDITurns20

Drivers of resistance in Uganda and Malawi (DRUM) dissemination meeting organised by UgOneHealth Platform & Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University is underway here at fairway showing aspects of human behaviour most important in spreading antibiotic resistance to inform potential interventions.Musa Hamzah

Interesting findings shared by the DRUM Consortium during today's research dissemination workshop in Kampala on #AMR transmission across #OneHealth compartments within households in #Uganda. LSTM Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University

Happy 60th Anniversary to USAID in Uganda! Our association with all this effort has enabled us to be part of the solution to ending the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS and TB in Uganda. #USAID60UG

I'm at the Kabaka Birthday Run this morning. Where are you? The Kabaka is the UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Ending of AIDS by 2030. Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University Makerere University U.S. Mission Uganda PEPFAR p

World Bank Ifedayo Adetifa UK Health Security Agency Sola Aruna USAID USAID/Nigeria AFENET Nigeria CDC U.S. CDC Nigeria Environment Ministry EHSDivision, Federal Ministry of Environment. NIMR World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Okunromade Odunayo Fed Min of Agric & Food Security Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA OFFICIAL_NSCDC Lois Olajide WHO Nigeria Food and Agriculture Organization FAO Nigeria The #JEENigeria2023 process is providing an opportunity to understand current gaps and identify priorities to mitigate this." - Dr Lamorde Mohammed, Resolve to Save Lives

Mohammed Lamorde on the key 7-1-7 strategy: 🕒7 days to detect suspected disease outbreak 🚨1 day to notify public health authorities ⚡️7 days to complete early response actions Embracing the 7-1-7 strategy is a game-changer for emergency response. #RC73AFRO Resolve to Save Lives

It was my privilege to speak on the 7-1-7 target for outbreak detection and control on this panel at the #RC73AFRO . Thank you WHO African Region @JeanKaseya2 Pierre Somse for an inspiring discussion on #healthsecurity in Africa. Resolve to Save Lives

Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of death during or after pregnancy and survivors can face devastating, lifelong consequences. Learn what World Health Organization (WHO) & partners are doing to end maternal sepsis in the video below. Join us in raising awareness this #WorldSepsisDay.

The 7-1-7 target for outbreak detection and control is a target that every country can hit. The #717Alliance helped scientists from the Asia Pacific region learn how during the first-ever SAFETYNET Conference in Canberra, Australia. Learn more: 717alliance.org

Early and effective action is essential to contain infectious disease outbreaks. Pakistan (NIH Pakistan) has become the latest country to join the 7-1-7 Alliance, a country-led partnership to help countries improve early detection and control of outbreaks.

Productive discussions today with Mohammed Lamorde 7-1-7 Project lead for Resolve to Save Lives ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control will accelerate plans for scaling up regional approach to improve health security in WAHO | OOAS Ecowas - Cedeao region

Outstanding. Congratulations to Professor Saye Khoo! Great news!!

THRiVE Consortium We heartily congratulate Dr. Mayito on this professional milestone!!! Well done! Francis Kakooza, PhD Mohammed Lamorde Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University

Great meeting today with Resolve to Save Lives President Dr. Tom Frieden The NCDC remains committed to the 7-1-7 strategy for strengthening Outbreak response, Teamwork and capacity building remain top priority to protect the health of Nigerians #NCDC #HealthSecurity #PublicHealth

Confirmed #EbolaOutbreak in Uganda. Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University is working closely w/ Ministry of Health- Uganda & partners to monitor, contain, & support affected communities. Urging vigilance: avoid contact w/ bodily fluids, report symptoms immediately, & avoid handling remains. Stay informed, stay safe.

Today, we teamed up with Ministry of Health- Uganda to share 7-1-7 research findings, demonstrating how this framework has bolstered Uganda's response to outbreaks of #anthrax, #Ebola, and #measles. Read more: rb.gy/lm60xa #OneIDI #IDIGHS