Major Overseas Programmes
These research programmes carry out vital research on HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases that cause high levels of morbidity and mortality in low-income countries.
Kenya
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Kenya is one of Africa's most dynamic countries and is facing increasing health challenges. With support from the Wellcome Trust the country's researchers are meeting these challenges.
Malawi
The Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme
In Malawi, highly motivated scientists and healthcare workers are tackling the healthcare challenges that face one of the world's poorest countries.
South Africa
The Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies
South Africa is one of the most diverse African countries, boasting a population close to 50 million. With a high burden of HIV and other diseases, its scientists are rising to meet the challenges of an expanding nation.
Thailand and Laos
The Wellcome Trust-Mahidol University-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Programme
Medical researchers in Thailand and Laos are tackling some of Asia's most important healthcare challenges, from endemic diseases such as malaria to the neglected dangers of counterfeit drugs and the threat of pandemic flu.
Vietnam
The Vietnam Research Programme and Oxford University Clinical Research Unit
Vietnam is home to one of the world's largest populations. It is a major hub for clinical research, with scientists and healthcare workers tackling health challenges old and new.
