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New Director announced for MRC Unit in Uganda

Prof Nyirenda is currently Deputy Director at the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Professor of Medicine and Global Non-Communicable Diseases, and Head of the Unit’s Non-Communicable Disease Research theme.His prominent career has ranged from molecular medicine to clinical and public health research, including investigations into non-communicable diseases, particularly around diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. He also has a strong interest in capacity building across Africa.

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PrEPVacc HIV Vaccine Trial Halted Due to Potential Inefficacy, But Oral PrEP Regimens Continue

The study, which consists of 3 trials, will continue with oral PrEP regimens; however, the vaccination trials have stopped due to the unlikely chance of the vaccine showing efficacy.

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Experimental HIV vaccine regimens likely to be ineffective in preventing HIV acquisition, research finds

Experimental HIV vaccine regimens likely to be ineffective in preventing HIV acquisition, research finds
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Kampala refugees suffer from mental illness - scientists


The primary focus is to select and train refugees in counselling, enabling them to counsel their peers to increase resilience within the community, and help manage depression, anxiety, and.

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