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Ninety years ago, a mission was set in motion to investigate viral diseases and generate knowledge that would shape public health for generations. Today, @UVRIug continues to turn science into innovation, evidence into policy, and research into impact. #UVRIAt90
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As we mark #UVRIAt90, we renew our commitment to reducing the burden of viral diseases through research and innovation, improving public health, and enhancing health security.
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Celebrating 90 years of science and service, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has built a legacy that spans discovery, outbreak response, and health security for Uganda, Africa, and the world. #UVRIAt90
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For 90 years, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has stood as a pillar of scientific excellence, driving discoveries that have transformed public health and strengthened disease preparedness. Today, we celebrate a legacy of innovation, resilience, and service that continues to impact Uganda, Africa, and the global community. #UVRIAt90
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The Institute has been central to Africa’s outbreak response, playing a leading role in national and regional responses to Ebola, Marburg, Yellow Fever, Influenza, and COVID-19 While providing WHO-recognized reference laboratory services for polio, measles, rubella and yellow fever. #UVRIAt90
Celebrating 90 years of science and service, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has built a legacy that spans discovery, outbreak response, and health security for Uganda, Africa, and the world. #UVRIAt90
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For 90 years, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has stood at the forefront of scientific discovery, disease surveillance, and outbreak response. Its impact extends far beyond Uganda’s borders, strengthening health security across Africa and the world. A legacy of science. A future of innovation. #UVRIAt90
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90 years of scientific excellence and global public health impact have made the Uganda Virus Research Institute one of Africa’s oldest and most respected biomedical research centers. #UVRIAt90
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It has grown into a world-renowned hub for virology, epidemiology, immunology, and outbreak response, delivering groundbreaking contributions to understanding and combating emerging infectious diseases.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #UVRIAt90
90 years of scientific excellence and global public health impact have made the Uganda Virus Research Institute one of Africa’s oldest and most respected biomedical research centers. #UVRIAt90
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90 Years. Millions of Lives Impacted. Join @UVRIug in celebrating the legacy of scientific excellence by contributing UGX 90,000 towards the next chapter of research and innovation. 📱 MTN MoMo Code: 53170387 #UVRIAt90
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Celebrating 90 Years of Uganda Virus Research Institute! Join the #90TreesAt90 campaign on 17th July 2026. Plant a tree, share your photo or video online, and help grow a greener future as @UVRIug marks 90 years of discoveries and global impact. #UVRIAt90
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Dr Jonathan Kayondo of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug shares with Abdulkabir Adenopo of @BioSciToolkit the most important advice he received at the beginning of his career journey. What's an important piece of advice you received or you'd like to give to encourage young scientists? Comment below! Make sure to view the full webinar in collaboration with @BioSciToolkit: youtu.be/Nr3EyLyvMCU?si=_NiW… Together we can #EndMalaria!
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The Uganda Virus Research Institute(UVRI) has spent 9 decades advancing science, protecting communities, and strengthening public health in Uganda and beyond. From groundbreaking discoveries like the Zika virus to supporting responses to Ebola, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and other outbreaks, UVRI’s contribution continues to impact millions of lives. Ahead of celebrating #UVRIAt90, it’s vital we recognize a legacy of innovation, excellence, and service.
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For 90 years, the Uganda Virus Research Institute has protected lives, advanced science, and strengthened global health. Today, you can help write the next chapter. Donate UGX 90,000 in honor of #UVRIAt90 and invest in the future of research and innovation. 📱 MTN MoMo Code: 53170387
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Join the celebration! 🎊 Contribute UGX 90,000 today via MTN MoMo Code 53170387 to support UVRI’s 90 years of life-saving research and discovery. Your 90k helps protect millions of Ugandans. Give now and be part of the legacy! #UVRIAt90
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90 years of groundbreaking research, disease prevention, and public health impact deserve more than celebration—they deserve support. Join the #UVRIAt90 campaign by donating UGX 90,000 and help shape the future of scientific research and innovation in Uganda. 📱 MTN MoMo Code: 53170387
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Join and celebrate @UVRIug for joining the world to fight disease outbreaks, we are celebrating 90 years of discoveries and global impact👌🏻👌🏻. It starts from you @KaleebuPontiano @MRC_Uganda @UVRI_CRP @EDCTP3 @EACCR2 @watyaba
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In celebration of #UVRI90, we’re calling on all Ugandans and friends of Uganda to support this legacy. Give UGX 90,000 today via MTN MoMo Code: 53170387 Every contribution helps us strengthen Uganda’s and Africa’s capacity to detect, respond to, and defeat the next viral threat.
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As they celebrate 90 years, Uganda Virus Research Institute’s mission is; To conduct scientific investigations on viral diseases, contribute to knowledge, innovation, policy, practice, and capacity strengthening. #UVRIAt90
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.@UVRIug is mandated to conduct health research pertaining to human infections and disease processes linked to viral aetiology and provides capacity building to target beneficiaries, which it has been doing for the last 90 years.👏 #UVRIAt90
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