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Reaching maturity - 25 years of the TDR
1TDR - World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211 27, Geneva, Switzerland. morelc@who.int
Parasitology Today (Personal Ed.)
|December 21, 2000
Summary
Tropical Disease Research (TDR) has developed new tools and trained researchers for 25 years. A new strategy enhances TDR
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Tropical Medicine
- Research Capacity Building
Background:
- TDR has been instrumental in developing tools for tropical disease control.
- TDR has a 25-year history of training researchers from endemic countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a new strategic vision for TDR.
- To maintain TDR's leading position in tropical disease research.
- To address emerging health challenges and leverage scientific advancements.
Main Methods:
- Implementing closer interaction with health systems and disease control programs.
- Strengthening research capacity through targeted initiatives.
- Exploiting advances in biomedical, social, and information sciences.
Main Results:
- A new strategic vision is currently being implemented.
- The strategy focuses on integrating research with health systems.
- Capacity building and scientific advancement are key components.
Conclusions:
- TDR's new strategy aims to enhance its impact on tropical disease control.
- The vision integrates health systems, research capacity, and scientific innovation.
- This strategic shift prepares TDR for future health challenges.
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