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About JCRC

A leading clinical research and healthcare institution advancing science, health services, and capacity building in Uganda.

Who We Are

The JCRC has been working to advance clinical research and medical care since 1991 leveraging its resources and capacities to understand, prevent, and treat infectious diseases while responding rapidly to emerging outbreaks that threaten global public health.

With headquarters in Uganda JCRC’s interventions are designed to meaningfully and sustainably positively impact the health of individuals, households and communities.

The JCRC partners with diverse stakeholders to include government agencies, research funders, research organizations, universities, development partners, private industry players, etc to advance its mission in its quest to complements government priorities and contribute to national sustainable development goals.

Beyond clinical research and healthcare provision, JCRC interventions seek to strengthen Uganda’s health systems and improve the quality and capacity of Uganda’s health workforce to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive health services and enable the attainment of positive health outcomes by all.

300

Research Projects Implemented

10

Policies Influenced locally & Internationally

200

Publications in Peer Reviewed High-Impact Journals

100

Organisations Collaborated With
A JOURNEY OF OVER 30 YEARS

Our History

HIV/AIDS was first identified in Uganda in 1982. A national sero-survey conducted in 1988 established the average prevalence rates at 9% of the adult population. By 1990, AIDS cases had been reported in almost all parts of Uganda. HIV infection rates rose and peaked in 1992 with some districts of Uganda registering HIV infection rates of over 30%.

The JCRC was established in 1991 in response to a request by the President of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta for a scientific solution to the HIV epidemic that was ravaging Uganda.

The JCRC was established through a joint partnership of three government i.e. Uganda Ministry of Health, Makerere College of Health Sciences and Uganda Ministry of Defense to provide high-quality comprehensive clinical care and conduct of clinical research on HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Over the years JCRC’s mandate has moved beyond HIV to address other health conditions such, Sickle cell disease, NCDs, etc

Our Strategic Direction

Mission

Our mission is to conduct quality medical research and training and to provide equitable sustainable HIV/AIDS care and other health care services in Uganda and Internationally.

Vision

Our vision is to be a vibrant self-sustaining Centre of Excellence in Medical Research, Health Care Services and Training

Core Values
  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Compassion
  • Mutual Respect
  • Continuous Learning
  • Ownership
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Innovation
  • Excellence
Goals for the Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025
Goal 1

To strengthen local research capacity for evidence-based policy-making and affordable health solutions

Goal 2

To provide efficient, responsive client-centered clinical services

Goal 3

To develop laboratory’s capacity for diagnostics, systems strengthening and product development

Goal 4

To lead development, coordinate & support delivery of diversified health programs to respond to local & global health challenges

Goal 5

To facilitate capacity building of human resource for responding to current and emerging health needs

Goal 6

To strengthen operational and management systems for effective and efficient service delivery

Goal 7

To generate JCRC owned resources for investment

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JCRC 2021 – 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

JCRC's Impact Journey

Dr. Cissy Kityo Mutuluuza, MBChB, M.Sc, PhD Executive Director JCRC

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an autonomous organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit joint venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defence and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences).

The Centre was established to respond to the HIV/AIDS challenge which was at the peak by that time. On Behalf of the Board, Senior Management, staff, and volunteers of the JCRC, I extend my sincere gratitude to all those that have supported us to be able to serve our communities and clients.

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Dr. Cissy Kityo Mutuluuza, MBChB, M.Sc, PhD Executive Director JCRC
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