Malaria control project in Western Kenya to reduce illness and deaths
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-11624227 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, multi-year effort in western Kenya will help track malaria spread and test ways to prevent transmission so fewer people get sick or die.
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, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,500,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01GH002290-05M006 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624227 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals living in western Kenya where malaria is prevalent and who participate in community health programs or attend local clinics.
✕Less likely to help
People in areas without malaria transmission or those not engaging with the health system may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with local health authorities and research institutions to expand malaria surveillance and link data to rapid responses. It uses geo-located case tracking and near real-time alerts to identify and investigate malaria clusters. A key part is digitizing paper records from clinics and community workers to create a smarter, actionable data system. The work aims to support the Kenyan Ministry of Health in using digital tools to improve malaria control and monitoring.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to faster detection of malaria hotspots and more effective interventions to reduce illness and death from malaria.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance-based malaria programs have reduced transmission when combined with rapid responses and data-driven interventions.
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.