The Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) was established in 1987 as a collaboration between researchers at Makerere, Columbia and John Hopkins Universities, the Division of Intramural Research at the National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious diseases and the International Centre for Excellence Research (ICER). 
This was as a result of the first identification of clinical AIDS in Rakai district Uganda in 1982 by Drs. Nelson Sewankambo and David Serwadda. 

Currently Rakai Health Sciences Program is both a research and service organisation with operations in over 12 districts in the greater Masaka Region including but limited to  Mpigi, Kyotera, Masaka, Bukomansimbi, Lyantonde, Sembabule and Rakai.

The Program services and research studies include provision of ARV, Male Circumcision, Health Education, Pharmacy, Clinical Services and Rakai Community Study Cohort. ETT and Stylish Campaign respectively. 

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Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

David Serwadda

Ssentongo Oscar Andrew

David Ssebyuma

Angella. B. Atwooki

Robert Ssekubugu

Iddi Matovu Mph

Elizabeth Nabakooza

Chemos Ivan

Mawejje Muhammed

Sserwanga Ivan

The Logistics and Operations team at the Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) ensures the efficient procurement, management, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment across multiple districts. This team coordinates transportation, oversees inventory control, and maintains storage facilities to support the delivery of vital health services and research initiatives. Through their efforts, they facilitate seamless operations that enhance healthcare access and research in the greater Masaka Region.

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