Better evidence, better policies and less infectious diseases in Peru and Latin America

General objective

The objective of the programme is to consolidate IMTAvH’s educational and research activities, with a specific focus on addressing priority infectious disease problems such as malaria, tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, arboviral diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The Institute works in synergy with other stakeholders to contribute to the development of evidence-based health guidance.

Summary

As a leading research institution in Peru and the wider region, IMTAvH contributes to strengthening the health sector by developing and providing tools for an integrated control of various neglected, infectious and tropical diseases.

Through its longstanding partnership with ITM, the IMTAvH has been able to reach a robust critical mass of scientists involved in research and teaching. However, it still holds a limited reach to translate its research into national guidelines and protocols.

This programme aims to contribute to health policies for malaria, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis and viral diseases through specific trainings, scholarships, membership of health policy platforms, hospital interventions and research on surveillance (strategies).

The program also contributes to improved routine diagnosis of infectious diseases such as viral diseases and leishmaniasis, and develops new research platforms including next-generation sequencing and eco-health research.

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