IDRC - Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (Uganda)

IDRC is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) recognized by the Republic of Uganda and was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the Ministry of Health and Makerere University School of Public Health. IDRC was formed to build capacity through training, technology advancement and improvement of local health service infrastructure, conduct research in infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, disseminate results of research and promote an evidence-based approach to policy making by linking researchers and policy makers. The collaboration seeks to support the efforts of the Uganda Ministry of Health, Mulago Hospital and other related health institutions in Uganda in providing prevention, care and treatment in the area of infectious diseases.