Improving malaria control and reducing illness and death in Western Kenya
RFA-GH-20-002, Malaria Operations Research to Improve Malaria Control and Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Western Kenya
This study is working to improve how we track and respond to malaria in Western Kenya by using new technology to quickly find and help people with the disease, making it easier to reduce its spread and keep communities healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tmliverpool School of Tropical Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Liverpool, United Kingdom) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916160 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing malaria control efforts in Western Kenya through a collaborative initiative involving the CDC and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. The project aims to implement advanced surveillance systems that can quickly identify and respond to malaria cases in real-time, thereby improving the effectiveness of interventions. By digitizing health data and integrating community health management, the research seeks to provide timely information that can help reduce malaria transmission and its associated health impacts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in Western Kenya who are at risk of malaria infection.
Not a fit: Patients residing outside of Western Kenya or those who are not at risk for malaria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower malaria-related morbidity and mortality rates in the affected populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar surveillance and intervention strategies to control malaria in various regions.
Where this research is happening
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Tmliverpool School of Tropical Medicine — Liverpool, United Kingdom (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ter Kuile, Feiko Olaf — Tmliverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ter Kuile, Feiko Olaf
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 below.