Identifying and controlling infectious diseases spread by animals and insects in Uganda
Official title: CK19-001 - Identification, Surveillance, and Control of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in Uganda
Funded at Uganda Virus Research Institute · NIH-11252865 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how we find and manage diseases spread by insects and animals in Uganda, so that people can get quicker help and stay healthier during outbreaks like Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Rift Valley Fever.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Uganda Virus Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Entebbe, Uganda) |
| Project start | September 1, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01CK000564-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11252865 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in Uganda who are at risk of exposure to vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Uganda or those not exposed to vector-borne or zoonotic diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and controlling vector-borne and zoonotic infectious diseases in Uganda, a region heavily impacted by such outbreaks. The project aims to enhance disease detection and surveillance systems, allowing for early intervention and prevention of disease spread. By implementing coordinated diagnostic programs and risk assessment strategies, the research seeks to address the challenges posed by concurrent outbreaks of diseases like Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Rift Valley Fever. Patients may benefit from improved public health measures and timely responses to infectious disease threats.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management and control of infectious diseases, ultimately reducing illness and mortality in affected populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving disease surveillance and control in similar contexts, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Uganda Virus Research Institute
Entebbe, Uganda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lutwama, Julius Julian — Uganda Virus Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lutwama, Julius Julian
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.