Building trauma care research capacity in Tanzania
Official title: The TRECK Program: Trauma REsearch Capacity Building in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Funded at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre · NIH-10911145 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving trauma care in Tanzania by training students and researchers to find better ways to help people who have been injured, making sure they get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moshi, TANZANIA U REP) |
| Project start | September 16, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $272,162 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012205-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10911145 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in or affected by trauma care in Tanzania, including patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Tanzania or those not involved in trauma care may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing trauma care in Tanzania by training researchers in implementation science and injury care. It aims to identify gaps in the current trauma care system and adapt evidence-based interventions to improve quality of care. The program will train doctoral and master's students while fostering collaborations among various stakeholders in the region to support multidisciplinary research efforts. By addressing the challenges faced in low and middle-income countries, this initiative seeks to create a sustainable impact on trauma care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of trauma care services in Tanzania, ultimately saving lives and enhancing recovery for injured patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives in low and middle-income countries have shown promise in improving healthcare systems, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Moshi, Tanzania U Rep Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mmbaga, Blandina Theophil — Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
- Study coordinator: Mmbaga, Blandina Theophil
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.