Improving malaria control and reducing illness and death in Western Kenya
Official title: Malaria Operations Research to Improve Malaria Control and Reduce Morbidity and Mortality in Western Kenya
Funded at Tmliverpool School of Tropical Medicine · NIH-11351468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how malaria is tracked and treated in Western Kenya by using a new system that helps health workers quickly spot and respond to outbreaks, making it easier for everyone to get the care they need.
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 start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $211,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01GH002290-05M003 |
| Project ID | NIH-11351468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in Western Kenya who are at risk of malaria infection.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of Western Kenya or those who are not at risk for malaria may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing malaria control efforts in Western Kenya through a collaboration between the CDC and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. It aims to implement a new surveillance system that allows for real-time tracking of malaria cases, which will help in quickly identifying and addressing outbreaks. The project will also support the Kenyan Ministry of Health in digitizing health data to improve the management of malaria cases. By integrating community health workers into the surveillance process, the research seeks to strengthen local health systems and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality in the affected regions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using similar surveillance and intervention strategies to control malaria in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.