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Welcome Message from the Exective Director

Welcome to the official website of the Makerere University Walter Reed Program (MUWRP).

It is my pleasure to invite you to explore our digital platform, which serves as a gateway to our work, our values, and our ongoing commitment to advancing public health. This website has been thoughtfully designed to provide information and updates about our programs, partnerships, and contributions to improving health outcomes in Uganda and beyond.

Through this platform, we aim to keep our stakeholders, partners, researchers, and the communities we serve informed about our latest developments, scientific achievements, and public health initiatives. By sharing updates, insights, and opportunities for engagement, we strengthen transparency, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge exchange.

We recognize the importance of communication in driving impact. This website enables us to connect more effectively with diverse audiences including researchers, policymakers, partner organizations, sponsors, members of the public and other stakeholders.

Thank you for visiting, and we encourage you to return regularly for updates and opportunities to engage with us.

HANNAH KIBUUKA, MBChB, MMed, MPH
Executive Director

Vision

To be a leading biomedical research organization for better health

Mission

To mitigate disease threats through quality health research, disease surveillance, and health systems strengthening

Our Partners

We are proud to collaborate with a dedicated network of partners. Through our combined efforts, we foster innovative solutions, expand our reach, and contribute to building a stronger and healthier future for everyone

What We Do

MUWRP implements a diverse range of initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for communities in Uganda and Somalia.

How MUWRP Can Help You?

Clinical Research

Our research focuses on innovation and evidence-based discovery, advancing progress in health, environment, and disease prevention, meaningful action

Community engagement

MUWRP actively engages with communities through outreach, training, and collaboration—ensuring our research informs meaningful action

Health Care

MUWRP is dedicated to comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment—promoting awareness, delivering accessible action, action

Disease Surveillance

Our research focuses on innovation and evidence-based discovery, advancing progress in health, environment, and disease prevention meaning action

Labaratory Services

Our research focuses on innovation and evidence-based discovery, advancing progress in health, environment, and disease prevention meaning action

Finance & Administrtion

Our research focuses on innovation and evidence-based discovery, advancing progress in health, environment, and disease prevention meaning action

Our Geographical Footprint

MUWRP is dedicated to making a difference in the regions where we implement a wide range of programs and projects in Uganda and Somalia. Our efforts focus on addressing local challenges with tailored solutions, aiming to create a lasting impact where it is needed most.

Ongoing Studies & Highlights

Progress Updates

From Current Research Projects

By challenging norms and exploring the unexpected, we move toward our vision of breakthrough HIV research.
We offer a range of valuable opportunities:

Our Leadership Team

At the heart of MUWRP’s success is our dedicated and diverse team of scientists and public health experts. They are the driving force behind our impactful work. With a wide range of expertise and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes, they innovate, investigate, and respond to emerging health threats to protect communities and save lives.
Dr Hannah Kibuuka
Executive Director
Dr. Betty Nanzigu Mwesigwa
Deputy Executive Director
Dr. Proscovia Naluyima Sekiziyivu
Director MUWRP Laboratory
Dr. Grace Mirembe
Research manager