Case-based learningFollow Dr Mugalu through eight linked scenarios.
STREPP HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE (SHTI)PAHLCA–IRIImplementation Science
Implementation Science
Case-Based Curriculum
Building implementation-science skills in Ministry of Health teams across Africa.
A five-day, facilitated, case-based training that follows one national HIV programme manager, Dr Mugalu, through eight real-world scenarios — from diagnosing programme gaps to reporting results.
REAL PEOPLE · REAL PROGRAMMESBetter programmes.
Healthier children.
Healthier children.
Facilitated trainingWork with peers and experienced facilitators.
From evidence to practiceApply implementation science to real programme decisions.
Stronger health systemsBetter outcomes for children and adolescents across Africa.
ABOUT PAHLCA–IRI
Implementation science taught through real programme decisions.
PAHLCA–IRI introduces implementation science to Ministry of Health teams through real problems rather than abstract theory. Participants learn by working through eight linked scenarios, applying each concept to their own national programmes.
The programme is grounded in adult and inquiry-based learning and delivered as a facilitated five-day workshop supported by the STREPP Health Training Institute.
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ONE EVOLVING CASE
Following Dr Mugalu
Dr Mugalu is a national HIV programme manager navigating programme gaps, limited resources, intervention choices, evaluation, community engagement, equity and implementation research. Each scenario introduces implementation-science concepts at the point they are needed.
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THE CURRICULUM
View full curriculum →Eight linked scenarios
Each scenario builds on the last, taking participants from diagnosis through implementation, evaluation and reporting.
Gap analysis
Diagnosing programme gaps and their determinants.
Choosing interventions
Selecting evidence-based interventions and implementation strategies.
Implementation
Planning and delivering the chosen interventions.
Evaluate & sustain
Measuring effect; sustaining, scaling or de-implementing.
Context & community
Engaging communities and using participatory methods.
Equity
Reaching sub-populations and areas being left behind.
IS study designs, measures & outcomes
Measuring implementation.
Reporting in ISR
Reporting implementation science research.
WHO IT IS FOR
Ministry of Health programme leaders and technical teams.
Designed for programme managers and technical leads in paediatric and adolescent HIV and related services from participating African countries.
PEOPLE
View all biographies →Participants & Biographies
Meet Ministry of Health professionals from across Africa.
Dr. Caroline MwangiKenya
Dr. Christine MulowozaUganda
Dr. Etiobhio EhimenNigeria
Dr. Graça ManuelAngola
Dr. James KamugaTanzaniaISSUE 1 · OCTOBER 2026
View all newsletters →PAHLCA–IRI Newsletter
Training stories, country experiences and implementation-science updates.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Programme Resources
Learning materials, readings and useful links.
Curriculum & learning materials ›Reading list ›Participant workspace ›Presentations & downloads ›Useful links ›
View all resources →PARTNERS
Regional learning strengthened through collaboration.
PAHLCA–IRI is delivered by STREPP Health for Africa in collaboration with HIGH-IRI, with support and administrative partnership reflected in the programme materials.
STREPP Health for AfricaWashington University HIGH-IRIMildmay Uganda Research CentreViiV Healthcare
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