KEMRI is a regional and global leader in human health research and aims to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery. 

LSTM’s mission is to improve health outcomes in underserved populations globally through partnerships in research and education and has been at the forefront of research into infectious, debilitating and disabling diseases worldwide since 1898. 

We are an established independent Malawian research institution collaborating with local and international partners to advance scientific knowledge in infectious diseases, malaria, and nutrition while nurturing junior and senior scientists. 

IRD is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary organisation, working mainly in partnership with countries in the Global South and in the French overseas territories. 

Epicentre is a non-profit organization created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986 to provide epidemiological expertise in evaluation, research and training programs, mainly in support of MSF operations. Epicentre acts where populations are affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or are excluded from health care. 

IRCB was founded in 2015 and is directed by Professor Achille Massougbodji. It is an institution dedicated to the conduct of clinical research studies in the field of infectious or metabolic diseases, particularly those endemic to sub-Saharan Africa; 

Makerere University is a thought leader of knowledge generation for societal transformation and development.  Makerere University is committed to providing transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to dynamic national and global needs. 

CDC aspires to create a world where people in the United States and around the globe live healthier, safer, and longer lives. CDC is the lead U.S. government agency for public health and infectious disease outbreak preparedness and response activities.