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Uganda Virus Research Institute:
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The #TargetMalariaUganda stakeholder engagement team conducted a week-long engagement with island communities in Koome Sub-County, Mukono District in April. Read more by Okima Innocent Lawrence, UVRI: targetmalaria.org/latest/blog/bu… Together we can #EndMalaria!

The #TargetMalariaUganda stakeholder engagement team conducted a week-long engagement with island communities in Koome Sub-County, Mukono District in April.

Read more by Okima Innocent Lawrence, <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a>: targetmalaria.org/latest/blog/bu…

Together we can #EndMalaria!
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We wish you a happy martyrs day celebrations. This is from us the scientists and all our partners that strive to promote research excellence in virology!

We wish you a happy martyrs day celebrations. This is from us the scientists and all our partners that strive to promote research excellence in virology!
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On June 5th 1pm GMT, Krystal Birungi Krystal of #TargetMalariaUganda UVRI will be joining the webinar "Change the Story: the private sector's role in ending malaria and achieving a more equitable Africa" hosted by Speak Up Africa, Malaria No More UK, the African Leaders

On June 5th 1pm GMT, Krystal Birungi <a href="/XtalBirungi/">Krystal</a> of #TargetMalariaUganda <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> will be joining the webinar "Change the Story: the private sector's role in ending malaria and achieving a more equitable Africa" hosted by <a href="/SpeakUpAfrica1/">Speak Up Africa</a>, <a href="/malarianomoreuk/">Malaria No More UK</a>, the African Leaders
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit (@mrc_uganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday, we visited Mount St. Mary’s Namagunga for #ScienceDay2025, where we engaged with Senior Five and Six students. The CCHF Vaccine Discovery study team shared insights on the importance of vaccines and explored various career opportunities in fields such as Basic Science,

Yesterday, we visited Mount St. Mary’s Namagunga for #ScienceDay2025, where we engaged with Senior Five and Six students. The CCHF Vaccine Discovery study team shared insights on the importance of vaccines and explored various career opportunities in fields such as Basic Science,
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On this #HeroesDay, we honor the incredible staff and brave participants behind our research. Your dedication, courage, and contribution drive progress and change lives. You're our everyday heroes! 🙌🧬

On this #HeroesDay, we honor the incredible staff and brave participants behind our research. Your dedication, courage, and contribution drive progress and change lives. You're our everyday heroes! 🙌🧬
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As we continue to excellently conduct research, surveillance, and diagnostics, we wish you a Happy Heroes Day! We celebrate all scientists, policy makers, and gatekeepers that have made it possible for us to conduct developmental research for the wellbeing of humanity.

As we continue to excellently conduct research, surveillance, and diagnostics, we wish you a Happy Heroes Day! 

We celebrate all scientists, policy makers, and gatekeepers that have made it possible for us to conduct developmental research for the wellbeing of humanity.
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Why do African voices matter in #malaria research? Krystal Birungi Krystal of #TargetMalariaUganda UVRI answers below⬇️ youtu.be/ugSq9vZQ61Y?fe…

Why do African voices matter in #malaria research?

Krystal Birungi <a href="/XtalBirungi/">Krystal</a> of #TargetMalariaUganda <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> answers below⬇️
youtu.be/ugSq9vZQ61Y?fe…
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What role could #GeneDrive play in Africa’s future? Krystal Birungi Krystal of #TargetMalariaUganda UVRI shares insights on the promise, potential, and responsibility of using science like gene drive to fight #malaria on the continent. View here:

What role could #GeneDrive play in Africa’s future?

Krystal Birungi <a href="/XtalBirungi/">Krystal</a> of #TargetMalariaUganda <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> shares insights on the promise, potential, and responsibility of using science like gene drive to fight #malaria on the continent. 

View here:
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Take a glimpse into the impactful work of #TargetMalariaUganda based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). From community engagement to research, this video showcases the efforts to reduce the burden of #malaria in Uganda through innovative, sustainable, and

Take a glimpse into the impactful work of #TargetMalariaUganda based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (<a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a>).

From community engagement to research, this video showcases the efforts to reduce the burden of #malaria in Uganda through innovative, sustainable, and
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“Malaria isn’t just a scientific challenge — it’s personal.” Krystal Birungi of #TargetMalariaUganda UVRI describes the personal impact of #malaria. Every minute a child in Africa dies from malaria, leaving millions affected in its wake. We cannot sit by, whilst the

“Malaria isn’t just a scientific challenge — it’s personal.”

Krystal Birungi of #TargetMalariaUganda <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> describes the personal impact of #malaria. 

Every minute a child in Africa dies from malaria, leaving millions affected in its wake. We cannot sit by, whilst the
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#TargetMalariaUganda based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) successfully imported a mosquito strain into the country for contained use studies. This comes after the team worked closely with multiple regulatory bodies in Uganda to seek approval for the importation.

#TargetMalariaUganda based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (<a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a>) successfully imported a mosquito strain into the country for contained use studies. This comes after the team worked closely with multiple regulatory bodies in Uganda to seek approval for the importation.
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The lack of legal regulations could delay the deployment of #genedrive mosquitoes as a tool to fight #malaria. At the Evidence for Development (EVI4DEV) Conference hosted by AUDA-NEPAD, experts highlighted Africa's current lack specific policies or legal mechanisms for

The lack of legal regulations could delay the deployment of #genedrive mosquitoes as a tool to fight #malaria.

At the Evidence for Development (EVI4DEV) Conference hosted by <a href="/NEPAD_Agency/">AUDA-NEPAD</a>, experts highlighted Africa's current lack specific policies or legal mechanisms for
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Krystal Birungi Krystal of #TargetMalariaUganda UVRI featured on today's "The Radio National Hour" on ABC Australia discussing the impact of #genedrive technology. Krystal affirms the importance of scientific intervention in potentially saving the lives of millions. A

Krystal Birungi <a href="/XtalBirungi/">Krystal</a> of #TargetMalariaUganda <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> featured on today's "The Radio National Hour" on <a href="/ABCaustralia/">ABC Australia</a> discussing the impact of #genedrive technology.

Krystal affirms the importance of scientific intervention in potentially saving the lives of millions. A
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We at the UVRI are proud to collaborate with Target Malaria in pioneering efforts to fight #malaria through science and community partnership. This is a good video.

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We congratulate Target Malaria #TargetMalariaUganda on this major milestone! The successful importation of a mosquito strain for contained studies marks a crucial step in advancing innovative malaria control tools in Uganda. Proud to support research that drives progress.

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Us looking at you because you never checked out our latest research work and you are referencing old scientific data for our Ugandan community. Visit our website uvri.go.ug and check out our various projects done in our community.

Us looking at you because you never checked out our latest research work and you are referencing old scientific data for our Ugandan community. 
Visit our website uvri.go.ug and check out our various projects done in our community.
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit (@mrc_uganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After six teams presented their ideas, Sanyu was announced as the winner of the 2025 Didida Hackathon for their innovative approach to antenatal tracking. Their innovative solution aims to address health challenges during pregnancy, providing better care and support for

After six teams presented their ideas, Sanyu was announced as the winner of the 2025 <a href="/dididaHealth/">Didida</a> Hackathon for their innovative approach to antenatal tracking. Their innovative solution aims to address health challenges during pregnancy, providing better care and support for
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A delegation from #TargetMalariaUganda’s Stakeholder Engagement team based at UVRI traveled to Burkina Faso to meet with the #TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso team for a vital learning and knowledge sharing visit. The visit included field trips to the project sites and discussions

A delegation from #TargetMalariaUganda’s Stakeholder Engagement team based at <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> traveled to Burkina Faso to meet with the #TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso team for a vital learning and knowledge sharing visit.

The visit included field trips to the project sites and discussions
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It was an absolute honour to host Dr. Estée Torok here at Uganda Virus Research Institute. We shared exciting progress on our Gates Foundation funded projects and our shared commitment to advancing global health research to improve lives and health equity globally.

It was an absolute honour to host Dr. <a href="/EsteeTorok/">Estée Torok</a> here at Uganda Virus Research Institute. We shared exciting progress on our <a href="/gatesfoundation/">Gates Foundation</a> funded projects and our shared commitment to advancing global health research to improve lives and health equity globally.