Enhancing Research capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda. ''Enrich Project''
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Funding Fogarty Program
Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Enhancing Research capacity for Sickle Cell Disease and related NCDs across the Lifespan in Uganda. ''Enrich Project''
Principal Institution
Makerere University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Kiguli, Sarah
Project Contact Information
Email:
skwalube@yahoo.co.uk
Year(s) Awarded
2023-2028
Country
Uganda
Collaborators
Busitema University
Project Description
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 90% of the 300,000 children born worldwide with sickle cell disease (SCD) annually. SCD is both an NCD and is recognized as a significant cause of NCD-related morbidity and mortality. in persons with sickle cell anemia (SSA).
This program will seek to enhance human resources and research capacity for SCD-associated NCDs in Uganda. It is anticipated that by the end of the 5-years support, a critical mass of local research scientists will have been trained to support the further growth of a high quality SCD-associated NCDs research and a clinical care portfolio, focused on low-cost sustainable interventions for SCD-affected populations, will have been created.
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