Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

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About us

Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) is a government research institute with a mandate to engage in health research pertaining to human infections and disease processes associated with or linked to viral aetiology and provides expert advice and communication. UVRI has several national and international reference and specialized laboratories.

Vision:

To be a world-class centre of excellence in health research.

Mission:

To conduct scientific investigations on viral and other communicable diseases so as to contribute to knowledge, policy, practice and build capacity while promoting institutional sustainability.

Research ethics review and regulations

UVRI has a Research Ethics Committee (REC)/ Institutional Review Committee (IRC) which conforms to standards set by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), which is the regulatory body for all Research Ethics Committees in Uganda.