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SCALE-IT
The Scaling Up Capacity to Support Conduct of Clinical Trials in The East African Community (SCALE-IT) project, hosted at IDI, aims to improve research capacity in East Africa. It focuses on enhancing protocol review and oversight, adhering to international standards. A consortium of researchers from the East African Community, in collaboration with European partners, implements the project. The East African Health Research Commission coordinates and disseminates results.
COMMIT-Africa
The COMMIT-Africa Project is a regional initiative focusing on integrating mental health care with tuberculosis (TB) treatment across four African countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The USAID-funded project aims to develop culturally acceptable tools for integrating mental health services into TB care. The goal is to improve treatment outcomes and address the high burden of TB and related mental health issues in these regions.
CAMO-Net
The Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) is a global initiative aimed at addressing the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and optimizing the use of antimicrobials in human health. Funded by Wellcome, this multidisciplinary collaboration involves various academic and research institutions across different countries, including the University of Liverpool, Imperial College London, the University of Cape Town, and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Uganda.
ICCPP
The Integrated Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (ICCPP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, particularly in low—and middle-income countries where the burden of this disease is highest. This program emphasizes a multifaceted approach that includes vaccination, screening, treatment, and community engagement.
eLwazi
The eLwazi Open Data Science Platform (ODSP) is an innovative initiative based in Uganda, designed to enhance data science capabilities across Africa, particularly in the health sector. This platform is part of a broader effort under the DS-I Africa Initiative, which aims to harness data science for health discovery and innovation.
EnACT trial
The EnACT trial is a pivotal clinical study focused on evaluating MAT2203, an oral formulation of amphotericin B, for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected patients. This trial is significant as it aims to improve treatment options for a condition that poses a serious health risk to this population.