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Multi-morbidity in Uganda Research Capacity Initiative (MURCI) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Funding Fogarty Program

Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training

Project Information in NIH RePORTER

Multi-morbidity in Uganda Research Capacity Initiative (MURCI) at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Principal Institution

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Principal Investigator(s) (PI)

Bajunirwe, Francis

Project Contact Information

Email: fbaj@yahoo.com

Year(s) Awarded

2020-2025

Country

Uganda

Collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Project Description

Chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) now account for over half of morbidity and quality of life reductions in resource-limited settings. Of particular importance is the growing epidemic of multimorbidity, or the accumulation of chronic conditions, including combinations of both noncommunicable and communicable conditions on well-being and quality of life. However, the majority of disease treatment programs, donor funding mechanisms, and research infrastructure focuses on infectious diseases, and most such programs are siloed.

This training program will strengthen the capacity of Ugandan junior investigators to pursue research careers in NCDs and multimorbidity through a proven co-mentoring model of sustained training. Our over-arching goal is to build a foundation of independent junior investigators upon which to build a regional center of excellence in the study of multimorbidity in Uganda.


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