Kabale University Research Ethics Committee (KAB-REC) Accredited

NEWS- Kabale University, a public University based in south western Uganda, Kabale district has announced its certificate of accreditation dubbed Kabale University Research Ethics Committee (KAB-REC) by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST).

The great milestone has been announced by the University Vice Chancellor Professor Joy Constance Kwesiga in a press statement obtained by www.theinformerug.com on Monday this week.

“To the entire community of scholars and researchers in Uganda, East Africa and beyond, we are pleased to announce that Kabale University Research Ethics Committee (KAB-REC) has achieved accreditation by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST).” Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga said in a press statement.

Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga extended the University’s heartfelt gratitude to the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) for granting the University the Certificate of Accreditation, after a vigorous assessment process, and for training the Committee Members and several University staff in preparation for “take-off.

“We are grateful to UNCST for granting the University the Certificate of Accreditation, after a vigorous assessment process, and for training the Committee Members and several University staff in preparation for “take-off”.” Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga added in a press statement.

Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga also added “Henceforth, the public is welcome to apply to the KAB-REC for an ethical review of research protocols.”

Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga congratulated all the members of the Committee led by the Chairperson, Dr Alex Barekye, and commended them for their willingness to take up the service.

Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga also thanked the Kabale University Directorate of Research and Publications (DRP) which spearheaded the accreditation process, under the leadership of Prof. Natal Ayiga.

Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga reiterated Management of the University commitment to fully support the Committee in executing its mandate.