This week, RHSP, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, launched the INSTEP Study in Kachanga village, Kyotera District. The study will enroll 5,560 women and randomize eligible female participants—aged 15–49 years and residing in both inland and fishing villages—

We are honored to share our 2024 Annual Report. Thanks to our dedicated staff, communities & committed partners, we achieved: 99% viral suppression , Expanded outreach & mentorship.
Read our 2024 Annual Report: www.rhsp.org/blog/news-2/...

On July 23, 2025, RHSP was honored to welcome a delegation from the International Center for Child Health and Development -ICHAD and the Dean of the NYU Silver School of Social Work for a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening potential collaborations in HIV, NCDs, and mental health.

RHSP, in collaboration with the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), has commenced training for the upcoming Marburg Virus Seroprevalence Study.

Today’s session focuses on key aspects including participant identification, informed consent procedures, quality assurance, and addressing

RHSP’s 2025 Talent Show "In-House Brilliance: Talent, Teamwork, Triumph" saw 40+ staff shine in music, dance, poetry & more. 🌟 Big thanks to RHSP Management & the Health & Social Welfare Committee for celebrating creativity & unity.

RHSP is hiring a Medical Officer to support the delivery of high-quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services and strengthening community health impact.

To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit: www.rhsp.org/jobs.

We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Dr. Godfrey Kigozi, and the entire RHSP team have been recognized by the International Center for Child Health and Development - ICHAD with an award celebrating over a decade of impactful collaboration.

Rakai Community Cohort Study (RCCS) is ready for Round 22.
From June 13–19, the team underwent hands-on training in REDCap, data entry, and study protocols,

Earlier this week, RHSP leaders met with the Chiesi Foundation to explore possible partnerships in neonatology & pulmonology. Together, we aim to drive impactful, sustainable health solutions for vulnerable communities in Uganda. #GlobalHealth #Partnerships #RHSP

It is an exciting season at the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) as we welcome a new cohort of interns across our departments. These students are joining us from various institutions, including Makerere University, Columbia University, Western University, Uganda Martyrs University,

We’re excited to bring you the highlights from our latest RHSP Newsletter, capturing an eventful January to April 2025.

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🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Robert Ssekubugu.

We proudly congratulate our Head of Epidemiology on the successful defense of his PhD at @karolinskainst

We celebrate this achievement and applaud his dedication to advancing epidemiological science.

#ResearchExcellence

RHSP was honored to host Prof. Joe Eisenberg and Andrea Mahieu from the University of Michigan during the ongoing Uganda Climate Shock Survey in Namirembe fishing village in South-Central Uganda affected by climate events.

We are honored to be featured in a recent Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health titled “On the Cusp of Eliminating HIV,” written by Brian W. Simpson.

Today, the Rakai Health Sciences Program finds itself at crossroads in the fight against HIV .

On May 14–15, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting students and faculty members from Western University's Master's in Global Health Systems program.