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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

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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Gestational diabetes mellitus in HIV-infected women

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide. The number of people with diabetes is increasing rapidly, especially in sub-Saharan Africa....

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Species Identification of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in the Ugandan Population

Infections with non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are on the rise worldwide, directing the global focus to these lesser known organisms. NTM range from harmless microbes to...

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