Paediatric and adolescent HIV research

UPART

Uganda Paediatric and Adolescent HIV Cohort on Antiretroviral Therapy.

Study overview

Learning from routine HIV care

UPART is an observational cohort that uses routine electronic health records to examine treatment uptake and care among children and adolescents living with HIV in Uganda. MRCU is a partner in its second phase.

3,500+Children and adolescents followed across the cohort, as reported by the project
5 hospitalsFour regional referral hospitals and one not-for-profit hospital
Routine recordsA foundation for longitudinal research

Research focus

Two complementary sub-studies

UPART DTG

Long-term dolutegravir outcomes in children and adolescents. Supported by ViiV Healthcare.

UPART THRIVE

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of advanced HIV disease in children and adolescents. Supported by Unitaid.

Research capacity

Stronger records for better evidence

The programme strengthens data quality and research skills within participating facilities. Findings can inform paediatric and adolescent HIV programmes.

Visit the official project page for programme details, partner information and updates.

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