Mbale Clinical Research

Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is a prominent medical research organization based in Eastern Uganda, dedicated to conducting high-quality, evidence-based clinical research and training. Here’s a structured summary of key information:

🔬 About MCRI

• Location: Plot 29–33 Pallisa Road, Mbale Regional Referral & Teaching Hospital Complex, Mbale, Uganda.

• Focus Areas:

  • Malnutrition

  • Infectious diseases

  • Maternal and child health

• Mission: To advance healthcare through clinical research and capacity building, promoting sustainable development in health systems.

🧪 Core Services

1. Clinical Research:

   • Conducts local and international trials.

   • Builds local research capacity.

   • Collaborates globally.

2. Infrastructure & Capacity:

   • Equipped labs and clinical trial units.

   • Strong data management systems.

   • Supports both research and training.

3. Conferencing Facility:

   • Conference rooms for meetings, workshops, and lectures.

4. Administration:

   • Manages resources and operations to support research and innovation.

🌍 Satellite Sites

MCRI extends its reach via satellite centers in:

• Mbale (Main site)

• Soroti

• Atutur

• Ngora

• Moroto

• Apac

👥 Collaborations

Engages with various national and international partners to strengthen research and training.

📰 Recent Updates

• Ebola Conference 2025: Hosted by MCRI, focusing on outbreak response and terminology.

• IDEA Fellowship Report and Outbreak Conference Key Points published in April 2025.

📅 Events

• Weekly Scientific Meeting: Ongoing until December 2025.

• Management Meetings: Scheduled throughout 2025.

• REACH Annual Conference: Set for February 2026.

📞 Contact

• Email: info@mcri.ac.ug

• Phone: +256 454 660416

• Website/Socials: Active on Facebook, Twitter (X), and YouTube.