01Mandate
Advancing health research through clinical trials, basic science, community engagement, education, capacity building, and advocacy.
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Founded2001Entebbe, Uganda
Who We Are
Advancing health research since 2001.
The UVRI-Clinical Research Program Initiative Ltd (UVRI-CRP Initiative) is a not-for-profit organization located within the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. The Program was formed in 2001 by IAVI and the Government of Uganda. It conducts HIV epidemiological and prevention studies, as well as research on related diseases. Activities are undertaken with a wide range of national and grassroots partners in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda. The Program is also involved in direct implementation of community health care.
The Program operates in partnership with UVRI, the Government of Uganda’s virus research agency. UVRI-CRP advocates for an HIV vaccine and focuses on identifying opportunities and priorities for research towards finding vaccines for HIV, TB, and other emerging infectious diseases.
Our Purpose
Mandate, Vision & Mission
02Vision
A regional center of excellence in health research.
03Mission
To conduct health research, education, capacity building, and advocacy, that will further the contributions of the region to the global public health agenda.
What Guides Us
Our Values
We take ownership of our responsibilities, decisions, and actions, and remain accountable for the quality and impact of our work. We uphold high standards of professionalism and deliver on our commitments to our participants, partners, colleagues, and stakeholders.
We promote fairness, openness, honesty, and integrity in all our interactions and processes. We ensure that our decisions are objective, our practices are transparent, and our stakeholders are treated equitably and with dignity.
We anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and take initiative to deliver meaningful solutions. We encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach to research, healthcare, and organisational development.
We are committed to conducting our work in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, ethical principles, and recognised research standards. We uphold Good Clinical Practice and maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, ethics, and professional conduct.
We value every individual and recognise the dignity, diversity, rights, and contributions of our participants, staff, partners, and communities. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and professional environment built on mutual trust and respect.
Working Together
Our Partners
