Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Aug 20, 2013
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related Infectious Diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services.
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/AIDS and related Infectious Diseases through training, research and advanced clinical services. IDI has four operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: prevention, care and treatment, research, training and laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University - John Hopkins University Core Lab).
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is currently offering safe Male Circumcision services as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package for men in all the villages in the 8 districts of Buliisa, Hoima, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Kiryandongo, Kibaale, Masindi and Kampala through a project called E-AMAKA (Expanded Adult Male Medical Circumcision in Kampala).
