Continental Natural Therapeutics Meeting
In collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat in the Office of the President of Uganda (STI-OP), ICER convened a landmark continental strategic meeting on Mpox therapeutics frameworks and frameworks for natural therapeutics
ICER scientists supporting study implementation in DRC
Add Post Prof Bruce Kirenga and Dr Misaki Wayengera in Bukavu – DRC to support the team at Catholic University of Bukavu to start implementation of the SMART trial (add pictures of this activity)
MPOX Symposium October 2024
The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemics Research (ICER) convened from 1st to 3rd October 2024 on the backdrop of the increased number of Mpox cases in the region convened a symposium cases to forge a way to better respond. The meeting brought together consortium members, frontline
Continental Strategic Meeting on MPOX Therapeutics and Framework for Natural Therapeutics in Africa
The mpox outbreak that resulted in the joint declaration of Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) and Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) continues to persist on the continent. Twenty-six countries now report cases concomitant with increased imported cases and deaths among the
Africa CDC Commends Uganda’s Leadership in Mpox Research During Joint Visit
7th May 2025, Kampala — The Acting Director of Science and Innovation at Africa CDC, Dr. Mosoka Fallah, has commended Uganda for its growing leadership in epidemic preparedness and research, particularly through the Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemic Research (ICER) housed at the Makerere University Lung
Dr. Musenero at ICER: Uganda ready to manufacture vaccine against Mpox
The minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, has said Uganda can manufacture vaccines for the Monkeypox virus, which is currently affecting several African nations. Dr. Musenero was speaking at the recently concluded Interdisciplinary Consortium For Epidemic Research (ICER) symposium at Speke Resort
Researchers Seek Assessment of Mpox Vaccine on Strain Circulating in Uganda
Infectious disease experts have expressed the need to study the Mpox vaccine being administered to people at high risk of the viral disease currently affecting multiple African countries. Speaking to journalists at a three-day scientific conference on MPOX organized by the Inter-Disciplinary Consortium for Epidemic
Scientists call for early preparedness against epidemics
Scientists have called for the need for early preparedness, highlighting that epidemics can strike unexpectedly. They emphasized that concerted efforts, particularly in research, are crucial to addressing epidemics effectively.Many outbreaks occur in Africa, driven by factors such as conflict, displacement, rich biodiversity that fosters human-wildlife
