The primary function of RITM is two-fold:
to undertake research in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases of
public health importance and to produce vaccines for the control of vaccine-preventable
diseases.
To be of utmost relevance to the national health policy and
strategy, the research efforts are directed towards the development of new diagnostic
techniques as well as effective and efficient strategies for the control of infectious
and/or tropical diseases. Its research efforts are disseminated through local and
international publications, presented in various scientific meetings and submitted to the
health policy-making bodies.
