The Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Allan Ronald; Moses Kamya; Elly Katabira; W Michael Scheld; Nelson Sewankambo

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2011.02.007

The Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2011 Jun;25(2):369-83. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2011.02.007.

Authors

Allan Ronald¹, Moses Kamya, Elly Katabira, W Michael Scheld, Nelson Sewankambo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. aronald@ms.umanitoba.ca

PMID: 21628052
DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2011.02.007

Abstract

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, was created in 2001. This article outlines its origins, principles, clinical programs, training activities, research programs, organizational structure, leadership, and contributions to Makerere University and its College of Health Sciences.

MeSH terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
Clinical Competence
Communicable Diseases* / therapy
HIV Infections / therapy
Humans
Infectious Disease Medicine / education*
Leadership
Schools, Medical*
Uganda