Teaching, supervision, placement and research in Nyenga, Uganda

Aim of collaboration

The aim of this collaboration is to improve health through better nutrition in Nyenga area by training, research and capacity building involving all partners.

Objectives

1. Investigate and interpret the current nutritional status of users of the Nyenga Centre facilities (priority for placement 1)
2. Through a participatory approach suggest target interventions for enhanced nutritional status (priority for placement 1)
3. Plan pilot testing of nutrition interventions (priority for placement 2)
4. Pilot test suggested interventions (priority for placement 2)
5. Increase local capacities for the students of MakSPH, for the Nyenga Centre staff and partners in this agreement (placement 1 and 2)
6. Mobilize stakeholders for sustainable interventions (placement 1 and 2)
7. Apply for joint funding for teaching and research activities (all)