News · 6 Nov 2025
Integrating COVID-19 vaccination into routine healthcare
A practical model from Mildmay Hospital Uganda demonstrates how routine health services can absorb epidemic response functions in resource-limited settings.
Read moreMildmay Research Centre Uganda
Advancing Health Through Applied Research
We generate high-quality evidence that strengthens health systems, improves implementation and contributes to better health outcomes in Uganda and the region.
3Active operational years since 2024, built on a 25-year Mildmay research legacy
100+Research publications
14,500+HIV care records
650,000+Clinical observations
ISO 15189SANAS-accredited lab support
Applied science, local relevanceResearch embedded in real health service delivery.
About MRCU
Evidence that can move from clinic, community and laboratory into policy and practice
MRCU is an applied health research institution anchored within the Mildmay Uganda Group. The centre builds on a research legacy that began under the Research and Strategic Information Directorate, then matured into an autonomous research entity incorporated in 2020.
Its work spans HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, mental health, public health emergencies, diagnostics, data science, research ethics and innovation translation.
What We Do
Core Services
Four service lines through which MRCU delivers applied health research and evidence for partners across Uganda and the region.
Clinical Trials
Vaccines, drugs, diagnostics and medical devices evaluated through rigorous clinical research protocols.
Tools Validation
Diagnostics, medical devices and digital innovations validated for real-world African health system contexts.
Evaluation Consultancies
Programme evaluations, intervention assessments and policy analysis for health systems and public health.
Data and Statistical Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative data management, statistical analysis and health informatics support.
Research Areas
Six Thematic Areas of Inquiry
Our research portfolio spans clinical studies, behavioural science, biomedical science, data analytics, public health and ethical governance.
Clinical trials, implementation science and care models
Clinical and Implementation Research
Understanding the human behaviours behind health outcomes
Behavioural Sciences Research
Laboratory-enabled research and product validation
Biomedical and Diagnostic Science
Turning longitudinal clinical data into policy-relevant evidence
Data Science and Health Informatics
Research for population health, equity and preparedness
Public Health and Epidemic Response
Ethical review and study oversight through MUREC
Research Ethics, Monitoring and Governance
Inside MRCU
Our Work in Action
Research, dissemination, community engagement and ethical oversight across Uganda.
News, Events and Announcements
Latest from MRCU
Research milestones, publications, events and partnership developments.
Publication · 20 Nov 2024
Effect of community awareness, screening, diagnosis and treatment campaigns on TB care in Uganda
Research on TB care campaigns across central Uganda highlights how community-level mobilisation can improve prevention, screening and linkage to care.
Read moreEvent · 20 Nov 2025
Empowering local research capacity: MicroResearch Writing Workshop
MRCU continues to strengthen manuscript development, abstract writing and local research capacity through structured training and mentorship.
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Our Collaborators
We work with leading academic institutions, funders, government ministries and research organisations worldwide.
Work with MRCU
Bring a study, protocol, dataset, innovation or implementation problem.
MRCU can support research design, ethics review, clinical studies, data analytics, validation, monitoring and public health evaluation.
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