VHI - Africa Technical Research Centre (VHI-ATRC)
Description
Description
A new African Technical Centre will be built with 3 main labs (Vector, Agronomy and Analytic). More than USD$1.5 million will be invested to build and staff this facility. Global research conducted.
Implementation of the Project/Activity
This facility will be complimentary to our fight against malaria activites, testing new active ingredients for efficacy and safety. This lab will be the (at least one of) largest of its type in East/Central Africa and allow intensive screening and a depth of research not availble elsewhere in Africa. This facility will also create opportunities for the establishment of “local experts”. We are hopeful that this lab can cooperate with other international research institutions. We have high expectations that this lab will contribute to the improvement of African agriculture and the control of harmful vectors.
Sumitomo Chemical will provide financial as well as technical support (staff and in kind).
Partners
A to Z Textile Mills Ltd. website A to Z textile Mills LTD
They are our 50/50 joint partners in the VHI (Vector Health International) venture that produces Olyset Nets in Arusha, Tanzania.
They are our 50/50 joint partners in the VHI (Vector Health International) venture that produces Olyset Nets in Arusha, Tanzania.
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SDG 14 targets covered
Deliverables & Timeline
Facility completion and staffing.
Operational (rearing insects and screening)
Resources mobilized
Financing (in USD)
1500000
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Timeline
01 January 1970 (start date)
01 January 2012 (date of completion)
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Geographical coverage
Tanzania
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