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Christine & Nadja

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Welcome to Researchers for Global Health

Researchers for Global Health (R4GH) is a joint initiative by researchers from the University of Zurich in Switzerland and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.

Our activities in research, education, and clinical care focus on global health challenges. Through a strong partnership between the University of Zurich and IDI we are able to investigate fundamental clinical research questions that affect patients around the globe.

Our topics

Research

Investigating fundamental clinical research questions that affect patients around the globe.

Clinical care

Shaping our research and translating its findings for the benefit of our patients.

Education

Building capacity through exchange and experiential learning.

Research Projects

Associated Research Projects

Resistance in HIV-infected individuals in North and South (RHINOS)

In 2015, this study enrolled over 2700 HIV-infected Ugandan adults within 4 months. The majority of patients had been on antiretroviral treatment (ART) for more...

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Sexually transmitted infections

Strengthening capacity to optimally care for vulnerable groups at risk for sexually transmitted infections in Kampala, Uganda. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the most...

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Study on outcomes related to Tuberculosis and HIV drug concentrations in Uganda (SOUTH)

This currently ongoing research study investigates the association between anti-TB drug concentrations and TB treatment outcome in TB/HIV co-infected Ugandan adults. Serum concentrations of all...

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