Global health

Reports on studies of biomedical research in low- and middle-income countries, including an audit of international malaria research activity and an investigation into research capacity in low- and middle-income countries.

Population and Public Health, 1990-2009: Portfolio review This portfolio review focuses on population and public health research over the 20 years from 1990 to 2009.

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Impact of Global Environmental Change on Food/Nutrition and Water in Relation to Human Health This report summarises the findings of a 2012 workshop to discuss the research community’s responses to the major challenges posed by global environmental change to human health and wellbeing.

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Malaria 1990-2009: Portfolio review This portfolio review focuses on human malaria research over the 20 years from 1990 to 2009.

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Strengthening Health Research in the Developing World: Malaria Research Capacity in Africa This unique report, prepared by the Wellcome Trust on behalf of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria, presents important data to guide future approaches to strengthening research capacity in low- and middle-income countries, with a special emphasis on malaria research in Africa. Published 1999.

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Malaria Research: An Audit of International Activity Key points from an audit of international research activity in malaria, including a survey identifying practical applications of research findings and future research opportunities. Published 1996.

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