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ZAM008 Tropical Diseases Research Centre

CountryZambia
Head of Dept or Unit Dr E Kafwembe
Type of OrganisationResearch institute
Source of Funding(Public/Private/Both)Both
RespondantDr E Kafwembe

Activities and Research
Types of Activities Undertaken Types of Research Undertaken
Research Laboratory
Health Promotion Clinical
Public Health

Addressestop
Physical6th & 7th Floor, Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola,
PostalNdolaNdola Central Hospital,
Telephone+260 2 612837
Fax+260 2 612837

Researchers
Dr E Kafwembe
Dr V Mwanakasale

Primary Research Intereststop
Tropical diseases; malaria; HIV/AIDS; STDs; Measles
Keywordstop
Health and Disease - Malaria, Health and Disease - HIV/AIDS, Health and Disease - Other infectious diseases, Health and Disease - Sexually transmitted infections

Collaborating Organisations
Family Health International
UNICEF
WHO

Applied Research
1. Community Health Worker's Handbook For Treatment Of Minor Ailments 2. Malaria Manual For Village Health Motivators 3.Guidelines For Treatment Of Malaria

Involvement in Setting Health Priorities
In-Depth Study Of Unmet Need In Family Planning In Zambia, Co-Ordinated By The Population Council Research Division - New York And Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Ndola, Zambia
Report available