Our work

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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Women in science
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...

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,...

TDR annual report 2023

This report highlights the impact of research supported by the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases...

TDR Strategy 2024-2029

For almost 50 years, TDR has been a leader in research to address infectious diseases of poverty and in building the capacity of people, communities and...

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine in children: a field guide

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is the intermittent administration of a curative dose of antimalarial medicine to children at high risk of severe...

TDR annual report 2022

This report highlights the impact of research supported by the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases...