“A tale of two pandemics: Harnessing Science in a Rapidly changing landscape”-Lessons learned over time!
Register today and be a part of
#IDIScienceFair2022
with engaging discussions on the evolution of healthcare during the pandemic:
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Our pioneer participants in the CARES (Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Efficacy and Safety) study have completed 2 years & are exiting the trial. The study offered people living with HIV an injectable medication administered 6 times a year, offering an alternative to daily pills.
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We are privileged to be ranked 2nd in the country with 20 scientists from the institute(IDI) making it to the list of top 500 scientists in Uganda. In collaboration with
@Makerere
, IDI is committed to adding scientific value to individuals, institutions & our communities.
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It has been 20 years of groundbreaking health research and innovation with partners from all over the world. The IDI Science Fair is one of our celebration activities happening on March 22nd and 23rd, 2023!
Register now at
#IDIat20
#IDITurns20
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Today, we are proud to launch our first Electric Vehicle, consistent with our aspirations to cut emissions and costs associated with fossil fuels. This is the first step in our long journey to convert our fleet from fuel to electric cars.
@ProfNawangwe
#SDG13
#Sustainability
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Creating awareness on the effects of the pandemic on the health sector and our lives in general and how we can create opportunities despite the challenging times.
The Masks on Art exhibition will happen this October from 8th to 16th. Be a part of this!
#MASKSON2021
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A group of young visual artists is running the "Masks on Art" exhibition showing the impact of COVID-19 on the world.
Theme: "Fighting the pandemic, creating awareness, creating opportunities & enhancing choices to provide high-quality services to people in changing communities"
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🎓👏 Kudos to Dr. Francis Kakooza, our Ag. Head of Global Health Security program, for achieving his well-deserved PhD! 🌍 Your impactful research in combating infectious diseases, particularly in the realm of
#AMR
, is commendable. Well done
@kakoozafrancis
! 🌟
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3 DAYS TO GO!
Join our Executive Director
@akambugu
who is among the panelists at the Masks on Art Exhibition curated by a group of young visual artists. This exhibition will run from 8th to 16th October 2021.
Be sure to take part.
#MASKSON2021
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We are Hiring!
- Project Administrative Assistant (1)
- Case Management Assistant (1)
- Procurement Graduate Trainee (1)
- Post Doc Research Fellow (1)
- Study Medical Officer (2)
- Senior Statistician (1)
Visit to apply
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🎓📷 Exciting times for
@AceUganda
as we celebrate the graduation of Bioinformatics Masters students! With support from
@NIAIDBioIT
,
@Makerere
and IDI, they are primed to make impactful contributions to the field. Congratulations!🎉
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What do you know about antimicrobial resistance?
Fill in the puzzle as we commemorate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week this week, which runs from 18th -24th November.
Comment with your answers and stand a chance to be one of our lucky winners.
#WAAW
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In a historic first, the
@MinofHealthUG
has handed over the Ebola Treatment Unit to
@IDIMakerere
, aiming to transform the unit into a regional training centre. Previously managed by
@MSF
, the unit will now focus on training healthcare professionals to handle future health crises.
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Congratulations to Stella Zawedde-Muyanja, who successfully defended her PhD today. She has been an outstanding scholar and a recipient of
@Fogarty_NIH
funding under our HIV Co-infections Training Grant. She continues to mentor other scholars including peers via the IDI PhD Club.
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The management of the Infectious Diseases Institute would like to acknowledge and congratulate Drs Catriona Waitt and David Meya on their new appointments as Professor and Adjunct professor respectively.
@CatrionaWaitt
@dmeya
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We are Hiring!
Visit to view the job listings and apply.
- HUB Riders (1)
- Medical Records Assistant (1)
- Cashier (1)
- Laboratory Technologist (1)
#careeropportunities
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Thank you to all our incredible supporters, partners, donors, staff, and volunteers. You have truly changed the world during an immensely challenging year, and we cannot do any of this without you.
Wishing you happy holidays!
#OneIDI
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Proud of Dr Christine Sekaggya for sharing invaluable insights on
#TB
drug resistance and comorbidities at the prestigious Symposium on Emerging Resistance to Novel Tuberculosis Drugs at Columbia University.
#OneIDI
#TBDrugResistance
#InnovativeTBTreatment
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With support from
@CDCgov
, IDI is training EMS teams &🚑drivers in the safe evacuation of suspect & confirmed EVD. Trainings are on donning & doffing of PPE, chlorine preparation &🚑decontamination for
@MinofHealthUG
&
@UgandaRedCross
in Mubende, Fort Portal, Kibaale & Kampala
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Our colleague
@CatrionaWaitt
has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Stage 2 Clinical Research Career Development Fellowship for her research 'MILK – Maternal and Infant Lactation pharmacoKinetics', which aims to provide greater evidence to support safer evidence-based
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death for persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Today, we participated in the TB marathon organized by
@MinofHealthUG
aimed at raising awareness about the importance of tackling TB. Yes! We can End TB🌍🤝🦠
#EndTB
#LPHS_TB
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Yesterday, Minister of Health,
@JaneRuth_Aceng
commissioned an Emergency Operation Centre at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital with support from IDI, funded by
@ResolveTSL
. This is to support the coordination and response to outbreaks or any public emergency within the region.
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🎉🏆 Delighted to share that we were recognized for outstanding financial reporting in the Not-for-Profit Organizations Category at the
#ICPAUFiReAwards23
! 🙌 It's our debut year, and we couldn't be more excited! Check out our integrated report here:
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Today, our Global Health Security team handed over a renovated Biosafety Level II enhance Laboratory and equipment to Masaka Regional Referral hospital represented Dr. Elima James, Director Masaka Regional Referral Hospital.
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Are you ready to transform the future of global health in Africa? 🚀The Sewankambo Training Program for Global Health Security in Africa is
#comingsoon
!
Stay alert for updates on call for applications on our channels &
@THRiVEDELTAS
.
#GlobalHealth
@sewankam
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Our Health Systems Strengthening programme is making strides in caring for 1 in 5 people living with HIV in Uganda. We're dedicated to the
#UNAIDs
goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 through comprehensive prevention, care, treatment, and support services.
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Putting our best foot forward for a great cause!
Our team joined the 2023 Kabaka Run to raise awareness and show our support in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
Let's keep pushing towards a healthier future for all.
#KabakaBirthdayRun2023
#HIVawareness
#LetsEndHIV
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As we observe
#WorldAIDSDay
, led by our Prevention, Care, and Treatment Clinic, we highlight the power of community. It's a day to share stories and elevate our collective voice, emphasizing the crucial role communities play in leading the charge against HIV/AIDS.
#IDIat20
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We joined the
@MinofHealthUG
to witness the declaration of the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
Well done to our Global Health Security team for the support and collaboration rendered! Congratulations Uganda.
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In 2005, we embarked on the construction of the current home of IDI in Mulago. Today, this structure is home to 3 of our seven core programmes, Research, Laboratory and the PCT Clinic which provides care to over 8000 patients
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The first IDI-sponsored clinical trial on HIV treatment has been published in The New England Medical Journal.
@IDIMakerere
was the overall coordinating Centre for the study with oversight for the conduct of the entire trial and data management & analysis
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This
#WorldAIDSDay
, we rally behind the theme 'Let Communities Lead,' honoring those leading the charge toward zero new infections and AIDS-related deaths.
Let's stand together to amplify this message and rally behind community leadership as we work towards Ending HIV.
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The medical drones project is revolutionizing infectious disease control in hard-to-reach areas. Join the Science Fair on March 22-23, 2023, to hear about this and many other projects at IDI.
Register now at
#IDIat20
#IDITurns20
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Congratulations to our ED
@akambugu
who has been named on the scientific group for the UN 2021 Food Systems Summit. The search committee sought African voices from disciplines related to food systems.
#OneHealth
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IDI is happy abt the award for best NGO-pharmacist from The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda. This was awarded to Dr.Eva Laker Agnes Odongpiny the pharmacy team lead- PCT. We strive to keep a healthy Uganda & Africa, free from the burden of infectious diseases.
@akambugu
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Today, we carried out
#COVID19
sample collection for our staff (health workers at the front line), with support from
@MinofHealthUG
. Regular testing of individuals at risk allows quick identification of cases, timely treatment & immediate isolation to prevent spread of the virus.
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We are Hiring!
- Project Administrative Assistant (1)
- Case Management Assistant (1)
- Procurement Graduate Trainee (1)
- Post Doc Research Fellow (1)
- Study Medical Officer (2)
- Senior Statistician (1)
Visit to apply
#Hiring
#Opportunities
Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
We are Hiring!
- Project Administrative Assistant (1)
- Case Management Assistant (1)
- Procurement Graduate Trainee (1)
- Post Doc Research Fellow (1)
- Study Medical Officer (2)
- Senior Statistician (1)
Visit to apply
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Today we gathered to celebrate 20 years of IDI's journey - a day to reconnect, reminisce, and reignite for the future. Celebrating with those who shaped us, we're proud of our past impacts and excited for what the next 20 years will bring!
#IDIat20
#FutureForward
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This year's International
#LaborDay
we celebrate our devoted long-serving employees who have propelled our vision for a healthier Africa, free from infectious diseases. Asante!
#OneIDI
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In support towards the
@MinofHealthUG
objectives, IDI handed over items, including furniture, as well as training of staff, to facilitate the start and operation of the first-ever Medically Assisted Therapy(MAT) centre in Uganda located at Butabika Hospital.
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Eid Mubarak! May Allah's blessings and mercy be upon you and your loved ones. As the Quran says, 'So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.' [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152]
May this Eid bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and good health to all!
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As part of
#IDIat20
celebrations, our Board of Directors held a symbolic
#treeplanting
ceremony at our headquarters in
@Makerere
. Let’s protect our planet and create a sustainable environment for future generations. Join us for a greener and healthier world.
#GoGreen
#IDITurns20
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Apply today for our free online introductory course in fundamentals of pharmacometrics where you will learn fundamental principles of pharmacology, biostatistics and mathematical modeling. This course targets graduate students, professionals and researchers.
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"20 years of thriving, and we're just getting started," Dr
@akambugu
remarked, inaugurating a week of celebration and reflection at IDI. Join us for an inspiring journey of past accomplishments and future aspirations
#IDIat20
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In partnership with
@MinofHealthUG
, we are glad to transition Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) surveillance from a research approach to a routine public health surveillance practice, scaling it up to regional referral hospitals. Grateful to
@CDCgov
for support.
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We're proud to support 67 public health facilities in West Nile region, providing screening and treatment for nearly 1k women living with HIV.
Thanks to
@PEPFAR
&
@CDCGlobal
for their continued support. Together, we can impact real lives.
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This week, we had the honor of welcoming the US Ambassador, H.E William W. Popp, to the JMEDICC Isolation Unit. It was a prime opportunity to showcase our collaborative efforts on initiatives funded by the Department of Defense, in partnership with
@MUWRP_
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Today during our
#IDIat20
programme tours, we were at our Mulago campus, where our delegation got an up-close look at the pioneering work of the Research, Prevention Care and Treatment as well as Core Laboratory programmes.
#IDIProgress
#HealthcareInnovation
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From Prevention, Care and Treatment to Health Systems Strengthening that birthed Global Health Security, IDI’s programs have been helping Africa develop capabilities to prevent, detect & respond to infectious diseases.
#IDIat20
#IDITurns20
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As part of our celebrations for
#IDIat20
we have partnered with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service. We will be giving blood today and tomorrow and you can join us at the
@Makerere
Freedom Square, Kasangati Health Centre IV and IDI Mulago.
#IDITurns20
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Join us for the Annual IDI Science Fair today March 23 and 24, 2023. Listen to discussions on Pharmacokinetics | Global Health Security | E-Health | HIV Prevention Research | | Laboratory Science | Bioinformatics and more!
#IDIat20
#IDITurns20
Did you know that all Executive Directors at the Infectious Diseases Institute are known as the “Sande-McKinnell Executive Director”
#IDIturns20
#IDIat20
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Today, Dr Twaha Mahaba, the Project Manager of the West Nile Health Project on behalf of IDI handed over the renovated antiretroviral therapy clinic of Alwi Health Center III in Pakwach to the district leadership, represented by the RDC, Toko Shuaib.
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We were delighted to host the final session of the three-part communication training series for
@CDCgov
partners, which focused on risk and crisis communication in public health.
#HealthCommunication
@MinofHealthUG
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We’re excited about this first meeting of a budding working group on HIV & healthy aging in Africa. IDI’s head of research, Barbara Castelnuovo (L) will be the inaugural chair
#INTEREST
Andrew Kambugu 🇺🇬
Nomathemba Chandiwana 🇿🇦
Kwasi Torpey- 🇬🇭 University
Luc Bodea- SAA 🇬🇭
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On our 61st Independence Day, let’s unite to combat global infectious diseases. They impact lives, economies, and our way of life. Invest in science, prevention, and healthcare for a healthier, resilient nation.
#InfectiousDiseases
#HealthForAll
#PublicHealth
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We are at
#MWC2023
in Kigali, where we're showcasing groundbreaking innovations in healthcare. We also participated in the Primary Healthcare Digitization co-creation meeting with
@commons_prjct
,
@AfricaCDC
, & many others, working together to shape a healthier Africa by 2030.
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“Every 3 minutes, a teenage girl is infected by HIV. How can we, as a community, put an end to this?
We all must unite in the battle to end HIV. Raise your voice and make a difference within your community.” -
@AhmedDdungu1
#WorldAIDSDay
#OneIDI
Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University
As we observe
#WorldAIDSDay
, led by our Prevention, Care, and Treatment Clinic, we highlight the power of community. It's a day to share stories and elevate our collective voice, emphasizing the crucial role communities play in leading the charge against HIV/AIDS.
#IDIat20
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"IDI has been one of our longest relationships and our largest partners over the last 20 years ", Dr. Lisa Nelson from the CDC said.
#IDIat20
#IDITurns20
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Thanks to funding from the
@FlemingFund
Grants Program,
@DHSCgovuk
, and
@MottMacDonald
, the IDI-GHS programme has handed over a renovated regional veterinary laboratory & microbiology equipment to Arua City.
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Despite the significant advancements in HIV prevention, detection, and treatment, not everyone has equal access to care.
Today, we reaffirm our commitment to address and eliminate the inequalities that are impeding progress in the fight to end AIDS.
#WorldAIDSDay
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From admin to HR guru, Connie Kabatoro has seen IDI evolve over the years. Her greatest memory? Groundbreaking the McKinnel Knowledge Centre at
@Makerere
. She credits IDI's togetherness & family spirit for her success across the organization, where she has served different depts.
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IDI Makerere & University of Minnesota, has commenced the "East African Clinical Tropical Medicine Course". The 12-day course will immerse students in the clinical & public health issues facing providers in an East African setting, with a focus on emerging infectious diseases.
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The International Organising Committee of the INTEREST Conference 2022 led by Prof. Kwasi Torpey visited the IDI Mckinnel Knowledge Center ahead of the inaugural meeting with the local organizing committee which will be co-chaired by IDI ED, Dr.
@akambugu
, and Dr.
@SabrinaKitaka
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Today, in partnership with the
@MinofHealthUG
, we have launched extended GHS support to the Greater Masaka region to leverage the
@PEPFAR
platform to strengthen preparedness and response to public health events.
#OneIDI
#GHSA
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Join our virtual
#IPCTraining
for Health Care Workers, where experts Doreen Nabawanuka & Robert Gatama will delve into the Structure and Importance of IPC Committees in Healthcare Facilities.
🗓️ Date: 08. Aug. 2023
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 11:00am EAT
🔗 Link:
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Proudly closing the historic Africa Health Intelligence Report meeting. With
@AfricaCDC
, we stand united in our mission to create an Africa free from infectious disease. Thanks to all delegates for dedication & collaboration towards healthier futures across our great continent.
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IDI held a workshop with participants from the first enrollment of the Dolphin 2 study to share findings on the effectiveness of Dolutegravir vs Efavirenz in reducing virus levels in the blood. This is made possible with support from
@UNITAID
,
@LivUni
,
@radboudumc
&
@LSTMnews
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ALERT!
Red eyes (Conjunctivitis) is on the rise!
It's highly contagious, so follow these tips:
- Avoid touching your eyes.
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Don't share personal items.
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience symptoms. Stay safe!
#RedEyes
#HealthAlert
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Greetings from the Kasangati team at the 17th
@INTERESTconf
in Maputo, Mozambique! Mr Rodgers Nsubuga Dr Timothy Muwonge and Dr Andrew Mujugira joined about 800 other delegates at this premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa. INTEREST was hosted by Uganda last year.
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“The HIV affected and infected children are hidden within communities. Their needs are diverse and beyond our health interventions. We are looking forward to working with many stakeholders to provide holistic solutions," said
@martin_ssuuna
, Chief of Party,
@USAID
#OVCActivity
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Today, security and sanitation staff at IDI Makerere and Mulago participated in an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training. The training included an overview of COVID-19, basic IPC measures and a practical session on hand hygiene and proper use of face masks.
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Pleased to handover to the
@MinofHealthUG
equipment to convert 50 Type A ambulances to take on the capabilities of a Type B ambulance to support patient evacuation across the country. The upgrade will enhance emergency response, reducing mortality within the golden hour.
#OneIDI
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Are you a healthcare worker passionate about HIV care? Our AHD Toolkit App is the ultimate solution! Access key facts, policies, & guidelines about Advanced HIV Disease - even offline!
📱You can download the app here: