Our work
Our specific impact goals are to:
- Increase access to health interventions in countries with high burdens of infectious diseases through the generation and use of high-quality research.
- Accelerate the development of innovative tools, solutions and implementation strategies essential for disease control and elimination through research and partnership.
- Build a critical mass of researchers in disease-affected countries who can conduct, lead and further develop research through training and mentorship.
- Engage a broad global community to facilitate the role of research for development, and advocate for the use of high quality evidence to inform policy.
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11 July 2025
TDR results 2024 report
The 2024 results report marks the first year of measuring TDR’s performance based on the revised performance framework in which indicators have been...
13 May 2025
TDR annual report 2024
This report highlights the impact of research supported by the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases...
4 March 2025
TDR performance framework (2024-2029)
This revision of TDR’s performance framework aligns with the 2024–2029 strategy and its objectives, while building on lessons learned from...
25 October 2024
TDR results 2023 report
The TDR results report is produced by its secretariat every year to document the progression on indicators related to three overarching categories: technical...
27 September 2024
Women in science
For 50 years, TDR has been fighting infectious diseases of poverty, engaging researchers and experts from all over the world in its efforts. Each...
29 July 2024
Participatory health research and action
A designathon is a three-stage participatory activity informed by design thinking that includes preparation with end-users, an intensive period of collaboration,...