The vision of MUII plus is African institutions and African scientists leading Infection and Immunity research which is relevant to Africa and which has a transformative impact on African Health.

Our goal is to realise this vision through a Centre of Excellence for Infection and Immunity research in Uganda. MUII-plus aims to support training and career development for potential and emerging African leaders in Infection and Immunity research, and to support Infection and Immunity researchers at all levels in Uganda to undertake worldclass research by providing grants which support collaborative initiatives.

Infectious diseases still represent a major health burden in Africa. Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases threaten the fabric of society. East Africa (Uganda in particular) has experienced important outbreaks of conditions such as Ebola, Marburg and Rift Valley Fever.

Several viruses of global importance have been identified first in Uganda, partly because of the characteristics of the environment and wealth of life that it supports, including reservoirs and vectors, and partly because of the work and expertise of scientists at Uganda's leading research institutions.

MUII-plus is interested in supporting research in this important area and has ring-fenced funding to support two PhD fellows for this purpose.

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