To contribute to the reduction of the injury burden in Uganda by strengthening research capacity on injuries and their medical, social and economic consequences to individuals, communities and the country.
During the road safety training organized by this centre, i gained exposure to the burden of road traffic crashes globally, and at the national level.
Esther Makula
JOURNALIST Chimp reports
The Training organized by Makerere University School of Public Health enabled me to learn from experts on how to come up with more evidence based informed stories
NAMONO DORCUS
UBC JOURNALIST
During the road safety training for journalists, I was brought up to speed with the latest data and research on road safety something that gave pointers to new and interesting story
FLAVIA NASSAKA
JOURNALIST UGANDA RADIO NETWORK
Mission
To initiate, lead and conduct locally and regionally relevant research in the causes, impacts, management, and prevention of injuries, and to contribute to the capacity development needed to reduce the injury burden in Uganda and the region.
Vision
To contribute to the reduction of the injury burden in Uganda, by strengthening research capacity on injuries and their medical, social, and economic consequences to individuals, communities, and the country.
Goals
To be a leader in trauma, injury and disability prevention in Uganda and the region.