ICER Regional Open Emergency Scientific Dialogue
Theme: Emergency Open Scientific Dialogue: Priority Actions to Halt the Growth of the Current BDBV outbreak. Target Objectives 1. Review current epidemiological data, transmission dynamics, and clinical presentation specific to the Bundibugyo ebolavirus 2. Identify gaps and evidence needs for the BDBV response 3. Develop
Strengthening Uganda’s Preparedness for Hantavirus: Key Insights from the ICER organized Hantavirus Webinar
The recent ICER scientific webinar on Hantavirus brought together leading Ugandan scientists and clinicians to discuss the virology, clinical manifestations, prevention strategies and public health implications of hantavirus infections. The webinar highlighted the increasing global importance of rodent-borne zoonotic diseases and the urgent need for
ICER Hosts Strategic Breakfast Meeting on Epidemic Preparedness and Research Collaboration in Uganda
The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemics Research and Response (ICER) convened a high-level breakfast stakeholder meeting at Protea Hotel, Kampala, bringing together leading researchers, policymakers, clinicians, public health experts, development partners and leaders of institutions to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in epidemic preparedness and response across Uganda
4th International Conference of Public Health in Africa (CPHIA)
ICER staff participated in the CPHIA that took place from 22nd – 25th October 2025 in Durban, South Africa organised under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa” Staff took part in several plenary sessions and side
MPOXVAX AFRICA Project Consortium Meeting
ICER co-hosted this meeting with the Makerere University Lung Institute from 2nd-3rd October 2025, at Speke Resort Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda. The meeting brought together partners from Africa and Europe. Also attended by representatives from the Africa CDC and Ministry of Health Uganda
Participation at the 14th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH)
At the conference, the ICER CEO Dr Winters Muttamba made a presentation under the track “Emerging Infections – Pandemics and Control”.
Meeting with team from Public Health Agency of Canada
Productive engagement with officials from Public Health Agency of Canada on ways to advance epidemics research collaboration. Meeting was graced by the Ministry of Health leadership and the leadership of the Uganda national Health Research Organisation.
Meeting with team from Public Health Agency of Canada
Productive engagement with officials from Public Health Agency of Canada on ways to advance epidemics research collaboration. Meeting was graced by the Ministry of Health leadership and the leadership of the Uganda national Health Research Organisation.
