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MUWRP Commissions A New Boat to Enhance Health Care Access in Koome and Buvuma Islands
On June 21st, 2024, the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) commissioned a brand-new motorized water vessel at Speke Resort Munyonyo, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance access to healthcare in Koome and Buvuma Islands. The 20-seater vessel was procured through the generous support of the…
MUWRP Partners With Sabin Vaccine Institute to Conduct Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Sudan Ebolavirus Vaccine
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is pleased to partner with the Sabin Vaccine Institute to conduct a phase 2 clinical trial for Sudan Ebolavirus vaccine. Below is a full statement from the Sabin Vaccine Institute on this development: https://www.sabin.org/resources/sabin-vaccine-institute-begins-phase-2-clinical-trial-for-sudan-ebolavirus-vaccine
MUWRP bids farewell to Dr. Vamsi Vasireddy
On 8 July 2024, the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) officially bid farewell to Dr. Vamsi Vasireddy, at the head offices in Nakasero, Kampala. Dr Vasireddy has been the Country Director-Uganda, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Africa, United States Department of Defense, since December 2021. In her remarks, Dr.…
US AMBASSADOR COMMENDS DOD WRAIR AND MUWRP FOR ENHANCING HEALTH CARE ON KOOME ISLANDS
The US ambassador to Uganda, His Excellence William Popp made a courtesy visit to Koome Islands on 11th Mar 2024, engaging with health workers at Koome Health Center III, and interacting with girls under the DREAMS program and KP programs on Kimmi Islands. Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) supports…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM PROSPECTIVE CBOs SUB GRANTEES- 2023/2024
BACKGROUND FOR MUWRP GRANT: MUWRP is implementing a comprehensive HIV/ AIDS prevention care and treatment program in collaboration with Local Government structures, Faith Based Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBO), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development and other partners in the districts of Buikwe, Buvuma, Kayunga and…
Managing the supply chain for medicines and related health commodities on islands; a case of Buvuma Islands
By Hadijah Nabulya The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) PEPFAR program contributes towards the transportation of drugs and other commodities in hard to reach areas such as the Buvuma and Koome islands on Lake Victoria. MUWRP also supports the redistribution system which enables facilities with more drugs and commodities…
Makerere Univeristy Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) has donated a brand new double cabin pick-up to the UPDF
MUWRP and the US Department of Defense (DoD), as part of the health systems strengthening mandate under the Presidential Emergency for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program, have handed over a brand-new double cabin pick-up to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The vehicle will facilitate field activities including but not limited…
US Deputy Chief of Mission visits MUWRP’s PEPFAR supported sites in Koome and Kimmi Islands as PEPFAR marks 20 years anniversary
By: Hadijah Mwanje As the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) marks 20 years of saving millions of lives, preventing millions of new infections, and changing the course of the HIV epidemic, the US Deputy Chief of Mission paid a courtesy visit to Koome HCIII and Kimmi islands (all…
Visit Japanese National Institute of Infectious Diseases
Visit from the Japanese National Institute of Infectious Diseases By Jesca Nawatti On Wednesday 18th January 2023, Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) hosted a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Uganda. The visiting team included staff from the Japanese Embassy in Uganda and officials from the Japanese National…
PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE
The Supply Chain Section of the Makerere University Walter Reed Project invites reputable firms/Companies, organizations and individuals interested in being prequalified for various supplies/goods, works and services as mentioned below for the Financial Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. You are to pay a non-refundable fee of one hundred thousand Uganda shillings…