Welcome to AMBSO

Africa Medical and Behavioural Sciences Organization (AMBSO) is a locally registered not-for-profit Research and Service based Organization that is immensely contributing to knowledge on HIV infection, other infectious and non-communicable diseases at both national and international levels.

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Our Core Values

Our Mission

Transforming Africa through innovative research, training and Service provision

Our Vision

Complete Physical, Social and Mental well-being in Africa.

Our History

The Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization (AMBSO) is an indigenous, not-for-profit research and service-based organization established in 2016 by experienced Ugandan epidemiologists and clinical trialists. Its mission is to contribute knowledge on HIV, other infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases at both national and international levels.

AMBSO was founded through a close partnership with Uro Care Hospital, aiming to integrate clinical services, research, training, and public health service delivery. Their initial project, in collaboration with the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) in Wakiso district, focused on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), laying the foundation for public health service delivery. Concurrently, AMBSO launched the Population Health Surveillance (APHS) program to monitor and enhance community health outcomes. These pioneering efforts established AMBSO’s commitment to advancing public health through research and community-based service delivery.

In response to the need to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and address community concerns about illicit drug use, AMBSO expanded its scope. They implemented a GBV prevention and response program using the SASA methodology, a community-driven approach to preventing violence, and developed a comprehensive illicit drug prevention and rehabilitation program. These initiatives highlighted AMBSO’s adaptability and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

Building on their expertise in VMMC, AMBSO earned accreditation from the Uganda Ministry of Health to train healthcare providers in emergency resuscitation specifically tailored to VMMC procedures and early infant male circumcision. Their research portfolio expanded to include nationwide prostate cancer studies in collaboration with referral health facilities. In 2021, AMBSO ventured into clinical trials research, marking a significant expansion of their capabilities. This progression underscores AMBSO’s continuous growth and commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative and evidence-based approaches.

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What we Do?

At AMBSO  we  engage in various Programs and Research Studies.

Our Programs

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Our Research

We conduct both clinical trials and EPI & Behavioral Research
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Our Partners

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Meet Our Team

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