West Africa platform to end major neglected tropical diseases
Official title: Mali, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire MGC-EPIC-NTD: A 5-Year West Africa Implementation Research Platform to accelerate Elimination of Major Neglected Tropical Diseases and Mitigate Their Threats to the US
Funded at Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako · NIH-11644738 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A five-year program in West Africa aims to speed up elimination of key neglected tropical diseases and reduce their risk to people in the US.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bamako, Mali) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01CK000729-01M003 |
| Project ID | NIH-11644738 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living in Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast who are affected by or at risk for the targeted neglected tropical diseases.
✕Less likely to help
People outside the target regions or not affected by the diseases may not experience direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a multi-country implementation effort in Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast to push toward eliminating major neglected tropical diseases. It will coordinate activities, share best practices, and monitor progress over five years. The project focuses on translating proven tools and strategies into real-world actions that communities can adopt. It involves collaborations with local institutions and health systems to reach underserved populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the initiative could accelerate disease elimination in the region and lessen imported disease threats to the US.
How similar studies have gone: Prior implementation efforts have shown that coordinated, country-led programs can reduce disease burden when supported by data systems and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako
Bamako, Mali Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coulibaly, Yaya Ibrahim — Univ of Sciences, Tech & Tech of Bamako
- Study coordinator: Coulibaly, Yaya Ibrahim
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.