Plasma specimens are collected from the HIV viral load monitoring program. Specimens constitute a uniquely nationally representative sample with characteristic data variables, including gender, age at collection, geographic location (district), antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen, date of ART initiation, HIV-1 viral load quantification, and duration on the ART regimen.

We store microbiology isolates collected from Regional Referral Hospitals, mostly from patient samples to aid clinical management. These include Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterococcus species, Streptococcus species, Staphylococcus species, Neisseria meningitidis, and Proteus species, among others.

Plasma specimens are collected from the Hepatitis B viral load monitoring program. Specimens are uniquely nationally representative with characteristic data variables including the gender, age at collection, geographic location (district) and Hepatitis B viral load quantification.

We store Dried Blood Spots samples that have been characterized with sickle cell trait genotypes, i.e., Hb AA – No sickle cell disease, Hb AS – Sickle cell trait carrier, and Hb SS – Sickle cell disease. These samples are nationally representative. These samples have been collected from the neonatal screening program and can be further analyzed for hereditary disorders.

We store confirmed SARS-CoV-2 specimens uniquely collected across the whole country of Uganda.

The first Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) was conducted between August 2016 and March 2017 to measure the status of Uganda’s national HIV response. UPHIA offered household-based HIV counseling and testing, with the return of results. The survey team visited over 12,000 households to collect this information. In 2020, a second UPHIA was launched by the Ministry of Health to assess the country’s progress towards HIV epidemic control. The survey was conducted over 10,000 household interviews.

We store UPHIA samples collected from the UPHIA 2020 and UPHIA 2025 surveys.

Remnant plasma specimens stored in the National Biorepository with the micronutrient panel for the samples. The characteristic variables include age, gender, geographical location (district), and micronutrient biomarker test results. The samples have been collected from the outpatient department of selected Government hospitals geographically across the whole Country.