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MIM
Workplan
 
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Rationale
The Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) was launched to "strengthen and sustain, through collaborative research and training, the capability of malaria endemic countries in Africa to carry out research required to develop or improve tools for malaria control".
Since 1998, MIM through the UNICEF / UNDP / World Bank / WHO Special Programme for Research & Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
National Institutes of Health and a broad range of partners including international research institutes and councils, has applied a multi-pronged approach to achieve this goal. For example, better access to information, Internet connectivity as well as technical support for research collaboration is funded by the
National Library of Medicine through MIMCom.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases also funds the
Malaria Research and Reference Reagent Resource Center,
MR4. The MR4 provides investigators with access to research reagents and standardized protocols and information as well as workshops and training in malaria research.
Other partners and collaborations both within and outside Africa contribute additional expertise and technology transfer, training and mentorship. Competitive grants awarded every year through a process managed by the MIM/TDR Task Force, provide opportunities for research partnerships, collaboration, technology transfer, equipment upgrade and training including support of individuals enrolled in Ph.D and M.Sc. programs within the context of focused research projects.
The Task Force promotes opportunities for collaboration and reinforces interaction among research scientists, institutions and control managers within the Ministries of Health in malaria endemic countries of Africa. In the past 7 years, the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) working with the WHO Special Programme for research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), has supported 40 African investigators working in 24 African countries. Most of these investigators continue to work in Africa engaged in malaria research or control programs. Their work is facilitating the formulation, update and implementation of antimalarial drug policies; improve malaria vector control and use of bed nets; provide critical information for the management of severe malaria; provide information on the use of indigenous plant products for malaria control and develop strategies for improved access to health systems at the community level.
MIM/TDR
Projects and Partnerships
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