Official Twitter Handle of Rakai Health Sciences Program. Research | HIV Prevention | HIV Care and Treatment | Training | Capacity Building
Kalisizo, Kyotera
Joined April 2016
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Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
#DYK: 40 years of U.S.-led HIV research and health innovation @_RHSP, started with @Columbia and @JohnsHopkins, has helped shape global HIV policies? Check out @NIH Dr. Steven Reynolds’ interview on his two decades of work. #Freedom250 #AmericanExcellence
For more than three decades, research conducted in Uganda’s Rakai district has helped change the global fight against HIV. The Rakai Health Sciences Program has generated landmark evidence that has shaped prevention and treatment strategies worldwide.
#NTVNews
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Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
For more than three decades, research conducted in Uganda’s Rakai district has helped change the global fight against HIV. The Rakai Health Sciences Program has generated landmark evidence that has shaped prevention and treatment strategies worldwide.
#NTVNews
bit.ly/46yj7sA?utm_medium=so…
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Lastly, I would love to congratulate one of our partner institutions @UVRI_CRP for marking 25 years of existence and clinical research. Gratefulto all our on campus partners @MRC_Uganda @_RHSP @EACCR2 @NIH @WHOUganda. Looking forward to more years of pushing science.
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Great work Adam & the @_RHSP team! 👏
Proof that international HIV initiatives work see the decline in adolescent girls and young women in Uganda. We must keep fighting for these life-saving programs! 🌍✨
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Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Vital findings on HIV/AIDS & orphans in #Uganda—published in @LancetGH and now featured on @NPR.
Despite the internet blackout, the work speaks for itself. 📢
🔗 npr.org/2026/01/14/g-s1-1058…
@_RHSP @CUNYSPH @ColumbiaMSPH #PublicHealth #PEPFAR
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
2026 #SANTHE course for African & Canadian post-graduates interested in understanding the global burden of #HIV & youth.
APPLY BY 31 JAN: bit.ly/SFU2026
@AHRI_News @SFU @SciforAfrica @gatesfoundation @GileadSciences @Aidsfonds @ragoninstitute
#EmpoweringAfricanScience – at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Excited for the newly approved Lenacapavir, an HIV injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [ PrEP] administered twice annually to HIV negative individuals preventing them from infection. Great push to the efforts to eradicate HIV/AIDS by 2030.
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Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
The @_RHSP transformed global AIDS policies and cut new cases among the areas it serves by 90%. How will its storied research and clinical legacy continue? magazine.publichealth.jhu.ed…
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
The Rakai Health Sciences Program transformed global AIDS policies and cut new cases by 90%. How will its storied research and clinical legacy continue? magazine.publichealth.jhu.ed…
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Greetings!
@Makerere School of Public Health with great pleasure invites you to an upcoming webinar as part of our Next-Gen Knowledge series to explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of academic research and teaching on Wednesday, 30th April 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM (Kampala Time).
Presenter: Prof. David Serwadda, Professor Emeritus, Makerere University.
Moderator: Ms. Irene Wanyana, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, MakSPH.
📷 Register to Join: bit.ly/ResearchandTeachingwi…
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the session.
We look forward to your participation.
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
On Jan 24 the freeze on U.S. foreign aid funding crippled life-saving HIV programs, leaving thousands, many of them children, without the care they need to survive. tfaforms.com/5173879
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Thrilled to present at #CROI2025 on our latest study on HIV burden among male partners of female bar/sex workers (FBSWs) in Uganda! 🚨
Proud to collaborate with colleagues from @HopkinsMedicine, @JohnsHopkinsSPH, and @_RHSP.
#HIV #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Happening now: Dr. Daudi Jjingo @Daudi_j talking to the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RSHP) community about ACE's capacity and competences. #buildingcollaborations
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Thanks to all of the wonderful collaborators and co-authors including @HivPangea, @_RHSP, Andrea Brizzi, and senior authors @KateGrabowski and @olli0601.
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
The Rakai Health Sciences Program is leading the REACH study, involving 90 participants from Rakai and Kyotera, to explore a potential HIV cure. Dr. Edward Kankaka highlights the collaboration of local and international expertise in tackling HIV from an African perspective. #CapitalFMNewsDesk
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Call for Applications!
Fully Funded PhD Fellowships in #GlobalHealthSecurity under the Sewankambo Global Health Security Fellowship
🔹 4 positions available
Apply now to advance your career !
🔗 bit.ly/SewankamboScholarship…
Deadline: 6th Sept 2024
#PhDFellowship @sewankam
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
What an honor to be collaborating with this amazing group @_RHSP !!
And a big shout-out to all the support from my home and peoples @CUNYSPH !!
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A team of collaborators from @Columbia University, New York, that included Prof @JohnSantelli , Dr Phil @Kreniske and Ms Holly Isenberg, as well as the Rakai Health Sciences Program team that included Assoc. Prof. @FredrickMakumbi and
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Inspired by Dr. Fred Ssewamala, PhD, the visionary founding director of ICHAD, for his brilliant presentation on the future of public health. His insights are paving the way for transformative public health solutions globally. 🌍👏 #ICHADForum2024 #GlobalHealthResearch
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
Great overview of the dynamic nature of PreP need in Rakai, Uganda by @victor.ssempijja at #iwhod2022. @_RHSP @larrywillchang @KateGrabowski
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) retweeted
In 1987, the research duo, Prof Sewankambo & Serwadda established the @_RHSP, one of the world's best HIV/AIDS epidemiological studies. To date, it has provided #HIV care & treatment to over 300,000 clients & established more than 35 clinics.
#WorldAIDSDay
