Ultimately, the study seeks to understand whether integrating curable STI screening into routine healthcare can improve awareness, reduce HIV acquisition, and enhance uptake of HIV prevention tools such as PrEP.

In both groups, participants are screened for PrEP eligibility, given a one-month PrEP starter pack, and linked to government facilities for further cervical cancer management.

into two groups.

The control group receives a standard-of-care PrEP screening tool and syndromic management of STIs, while the intervention group additionally receives etiological STI testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.

including suicide prevention, into the Rakai Community Cohort Study. The ultimate goal is to develop a community-responsive care model tailored to the Greater Masaka area.

Mandefro and Senior Advisor to the Dean, Aimee Vergas. Discussions centered on RHSP’s longstanding impact ranging from groundbreaking research to influencing global health policy and explored innovative opportunities to integrate mental health,

The visit also served to introduce Dr. Ssewamala’s new NYU Silver School Dean, Dr. Michael A. Lindsey to ICHAD’s collaborators.
The visiting team, led by Dr. Fred Ssewamala, included Prof. Proscovia Nabunya, Dr. Juliet Allen Babirye, Dr. Anita Kabarambi, Dr. Imelda Nabbosa, Jeniffer Nattabi, Bethel

potential study risks. This training sets the stage for field activities starting soon in Kyotera District.

The insights from this study will support national pandemic preparedness efforts and contribute to the understanding and control of viral infections in Uganda.

with support from Data, Quality Control, and Health Education teams. These sessions ensure staff are equipped to deliver high-quality, participant-centered research. #RHSP

Kampala International University, and Makerere University Business School. They bring with them fresh perspectives, passion, and curiosity.
During their internship, they will engage directly with our research, data, clinics, and community teams, gaining hands-on experience.

His dissertation, “The Impact of Response Timing, Mobile Telephone Use, and Use of Collection Tools on Survey Bias: Evidence from Rakai, Uganda,” is a valuable contribution to public health research.

Their visit focused on refining methodological approaches, enhancing data quality, and strengthening collaborative ties between RHSP and the University of Michigan—leveraging insights to guide future studies and advance impactful research.

While our achievements are significant, they remain fragile amid recent funding challenges.
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