About MU-JHU
The Makerere University – Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration (MU-JHU) is dedicated to positively impacting the health and well-being of Ugandans and the global community, with a particular focus on women, children, and youth. Established in 1988, the collaboration conducts health research, offers health services, and provides training, emphasizing HIV and other prevalent and emerging conditions affecting target populations.
Founded by researchers from Makerere University and Case Western Reserve University, MU-JHU has evolved over the years, formally becoming the Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration in 1996. It has played a pivotal role in groundbreaking research studies that influenced global and national policies, particularly in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission.
Registered as 'MU-JHU Care Limited' in 2006, the organization has expanded its research portfolio to include primary HIV prevention, tuberculosis diagnosis and management, paediatric neurodevelopment assessment, birth-defects surveillance, women's health, and the development of a maternal vaccine platform. MU-JHU collaborates with local and international partners to achieve its mission and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.
The diverse research portfolio encompasses HIV prevention and treatment, TB treatment, bone mineral density, maternal and child vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, birth defects surveillance, treatment technology, neurodevelopment studies, and qualitative research. Notable recognitions include Prof. Philippa Musoke and the late Prof. Francis A. Mmiro receiving Golden Jubilee Medals for their contributions to PMTCT research in Uganda.
For more about MUJU - visit the official website: https://www.mujhu.org