Microsoft Word 02Preface doc

6.2
 
Roles of the Research Institutes   
The three research institutes are expected to continue basic and applied research based 
on the needs derived from health policies. Research should be strengthened in the 
following areas. 

---

 
xx
(1) Research 
¾
 
To strengthen practical applied research in priority areas   
¾
 
To strengthen
 
research on emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases and parasitic 
diseases 
¾
 
To strengthen research on infectious diseases control based on regional 
characteristics through operational research in order to develop preventive methods 
and medical cures in Africa 
¾
 
To strengthen operational research through participatory approaches in order to 
increase the effects of infectious diseases control