EAC strengthens health security with launch of Uganda Virus Research Institute as Regional Centre of Excellence in Virology
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 23rd July, 2026: The region’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks has been significantly strengthened following the official launch and operationalisation of the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) as the East African Community (EAC) Regional Centre of Excellence in Virology in Entebbe, Uganda. The Centre will serve as a regional hub for advanced virology research, specialised laboratory training, disease surveillance, diagnostics and knowledge sharing, enhancing the ability of EAC Partner States to prepare for and respond to public health threats, including Ebola, Marburg and other emerging and re-emerging viral diseases.
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