Historically, the U.S. military has provided some of medicine’s greatest advances and solved many significant international health problems, particularly in infectious diseases. While the U.S. Army pursues medical research for the Soldier, much of this research directly benefits global public health.
VACCINE PARTIALLY PROTECTS MONKEYS FROM HIV-LIKE INFECTION
Study Also Identifies Factors Associated with HIV Prevention and Control
New vaccine research in monkeys suggests that scientists are closing in on the critical ingredients of a protective HIV vaccine and identifies new HIV vaccine candidates to test in human clinical trials. COL Nelson Michael, director of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program was senior author on the paper, which was published ahead of print in the online version of the journal Nature on Jan. 4, 2012. Read more »
A Trip to Koome Island
By Monica Millard, Program Director, MUWRP
Due to the good work being done by the Makerere University Walter Reed Project’s (MUWRP) PEPFAR program in Uganda’s Kayunga district, a neighboring district, Koome subcounty, approached MUWRP about expanding its PEPFAR program into their district.
In addition to the usual rural health care centers in this district, there are several fishing communities that also need HIV services. Although logistically challenging, MUWRP and district health staff are now providing Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) and care and treatment on several islands.
MUWRP Provides Safe Male Circumcision at Parliament Health Week
The parliamentary commission held its annual Parliament Health Week from December 5-8, 2011. This year’s theme encouraged living a healthy lifestyle and HIV/AIDS and cancer awareness.
The Parliament of Uganda invited the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) to promote and provide Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) services to members of Parliament and staff during the health fair at the CHOGM Gardens, on the grounds of Parliament.
