The College of Health Sciences is a leader in health research in the East African region; working with both academic and other partners, both local and international. In a bid to conduct research that addresses actual needs of the Ugandan population, the College of Health Sciences went through a process to set its research priorities. These will form the core of the research work carried out at the College, although others areas are also considered.
Below is a table that shows the Colleges five top priority areas of research.
| Research area | Public health benefit | Feasibility | Relative Cost | Average Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious and communicable diseases (including HIV, TB and malaria) | 15 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 9.5 |
| Maternal, Adolescent and Child health, sexual and reproductive health including behavioral research | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Infectious and communicable diseases (including HIV, TB and malaria) | 15 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 9.5 |
| Maternal, Adolescent and Child health, sexual and reproductive health including behavioral research | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |