NHLDS@cphluganda

National Health Laboratory and Diagnostic Services (NHLDS) is a Department of the Ministry of Health.

 Kampala, Uganda
cphl.go.ug
Joined May 2015
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"During COVID-19, Africa was left helpless. We must build the capacity to make our own vaccines and ensure the next epidemic does not find us in the same position.” - @ProfNawangwe - Makerere University Vice Chancellor #ACTPREP #ACTPREPLaunch
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Outbreaks do not stop at borders—and preparedness shouldn’t either. ACT-PREP is exploring how public health reference laboratories across countries can be interconnected, with regional bodies . #ACTPREP #ACTPREPLaunch #PublicHealth
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#ACTPREPLaunch: Prof. @RhodaWanyenze called for Africa to move beyond generating research for publication to ensuring that evidence is translated into policy, programmes and preparedness. "We need research to make it into the plans and budgets of our countries.” #ACTPREP #ACTPREPLaunch @ACTPREPCON_ @MinofHealthUG @cphluganda
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“Preparedness is an investment.” @cphluganda Commissioner Dr. @SusanNabadda. #ACTPREP launch, Dr. Susan emphasised that epidemic preparedness must begin long before an outbreak occurs. “We must invest in labs, skilled workforce & ready to deploy assets." 1/3
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“Outbreaks have no borders. Our response shouldn’t either.#ACTPREP is timely to expand this regional initiative,”Dr.@SusanNabadda She called for regional sample referral network that strengthens cross border preparedness & enables countries respond to outbreaks as one network.
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Quality laboratories must be ready for routine work, outbreaks and research.” Dr. @SusanNabadda. This requires strong SOPs, policies, procedures & quality systems that allow laboratories to move seamlessly between routine testing, outbreak response & research timely.#ACTPREP 2/
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@Makerere is set to build scientific capacity in epidemic preparedness through the launch of the Advancing Clinical Trials & Epidemic Preparedness (ACTPREP) programme, an initiative focused on strengthening clinical trials, research and laboratory capacity in Uganda & Africa.1/3
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Officiating the launch,@Makerere VC Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe says over 10,000 scientists will be trained within 5 years. “Africa has the people to solve its own problems. @Makerere is building capacity to develop vaccines & respond to epidemics to expand Uganda's expertise.” 3/3
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Over 5 years, #ACTPREP will train more than 700 senior researchers in advanced methodologies and techniques, establish mentorship programmes & facilitate scientific exchange. It will also support 15 PhD students & 10 postdoctoral scientists, & 80 clinical trial monitors.2/3
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Happening now @MakSPH Auditorium. #ACTPREP.
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On 28th September 2026, stakeholders from 11 countries across Africa & Europe will gather at @Makerere for the launch of ACT-PREP. Five years to strengthen Africa’s capacity to conduct high-quality clinical research & respond faster to public health emergencies. #ACTPREP.
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The countdown is on! In just 5 days, science, innovation and ideas come together for the project launch. Get ready to connect. Discover. Innovate. Inspire. Join us on Monday 28th!
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On 28th September 2026, stakeholders from 11 countries across Africa & Europe will gather at @Makerere for the launch of ACT-PREP. Five years to strengthen Africa’s capacity to conduct high-quality clinical research & respond faster to public health emergencies. #ACTPREP.
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For a mother waiting for her baby's HIV result, faster testing can mean faster treatment and greater peace of mind. The U.S. company @AbbottGlobal delivered 100 mPIMA machines to 🇺🇬 @MinofHealthUG, expanding Uganda's national testing network to 415 machines, with plans to reach 815 nationwide. This is what strong partnership looks like: American corporate innovation paired with Ugandan leadership, bringing lifesaving services closer to families.
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𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. The @MinofHealthUG @cphluganda has received 100 @AbbottNews mPIMA™ Point-of-Care testing instruments to strengthen HIV Early Infant Diagnosis and viral load testing at lower facilities. #Thread 1/8 #MOHatWork
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Through its local partner, @lifecare_ltd, @AbbottNews will support the scale-up with training, installation, commissioning, maintenance, technical assistance and ongoing performance monitoring. More details here: lnkd.in/p/dPD8-FTm 8/8
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@Hon_Anifa said the expansion demonstrates Uganda’s commitment to diagnostic equity, system resilience & health security. “Today is a testimony to the strides we have made in strengthening diagnostics. PoC molecular testing will help us achieve our global and national targets,”
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@USEmbassyUganda H.E. Mikael Cleverley highlights the impact of molecular testing: “These mPIMA machines mean faster results for mothers and their infants. By placing them in facilities closer to communities, they will reduce delays & improve clinical decision-making,” 6/8
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