Centres, groups and projects
Centres, groups and projects
With research grant income of more than £180 million per year, LSHTM is home to a large number of exciting and impactful research activities. We have a global presence with staff conducting research in more than 100 countries and we are deeply committed to working in collaboration with external partners. We are also home to four designated World Health Organization Collaborating Centres.
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The Obuntu Bulamu randomized control trial is a four-year research study conducted across 20 primary schools in Wakiso and Masaka districts of Uganda. It seeks to investigate the impact of Obuntu Bulamu project interventions between 2017-2019 on participation, inclusion, and quality of life of 200 children with disabilities.
There is a mystery epidemic of Chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) affecting agricultural and non-agricultural communities in Mesoamerica. This disease has reduced the life expectancy of thousands and caused the deaths of tens of thousands young males and females.
A UK cohort study that aims to measure the impact of long COVID upon quality of life, and on costs to the NHS and the wider economy.
The OPT-SMC project supports national malaria control programmes in West and Central Africa to conduct implementation research on Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention by providing grants and technical assistance, and facilitates sharing of information and expertise between countries. The project is a partnership between the national malaria control programmes in 13 countries.
ORCA aims to improve the quality of health data in Ethiopia by supporting analysts at the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.