What We Do
We conduct health research, generate scientific evidence, support innovation and work with communities and partners to contribute to better health outcomes.
Research That Responds to Real Health Challenges
Macha Research Trust conducts and supports health research designed to address important health challenges affecting communities in Zambia and beyond.
Our work brings together scientific expertise, research infrastructure, data, community engagement and collaboration to generate evidence that can contribute to better health outcomes.
Our Core Areas of Work
Our activities span research, surveillance, scientific support, community engagement and capacity building.
Health Research
We conduct multidisciplinary health research to investigate important health questions and generate evidence that can inform health programmes, interventions and policy.
Explore ResearchMalaria & Vector Research
We investigate malaria transmission, mosquito biology, vector ecology, surveillance and innovative approaches to vector control.
Explore ResearchClinical & Public Health Research
We support clinical and public health studies that contribute to understanding disease, prevention, treatment and health service delivery.
Explore ResearchDisease Surveillance
We use research and surveillance approaches to understand disease patterns, transmission, risks and changing health conditions.
Learn MoreCommunity Health & Engagement
We work with communities and local stakeholders to ensure that research is relevant, responsible and responsive to local health priorities.
Learn MoreEnvironmental Health Research
We examine environmental factors and ecological conditions that can influence health and disease transmission.
Learn MoreData & Scientific Support
High-quality research depends on reliable data, appropriate analysis and strong scientific systems.
Our teams support research through data management, analysis, GIS, scientific documentation and other research support activities.
Training & Capacity Building
We contribute to strengthening research capacity by supporting learning, professional development and responsible research practices.
Our training resources include human research ethics training and other resources that support researchers and research teams.
Building Research Capacity
Strong research depends on skilled people, responsible practices and opportunities to develop scientific capacity.
- Human Research Ethics
- Research Skills
- Professional Development
- Knowledge Sharing
Infrastructure That Supports Research
Our research is supported by laboratory, field, environmental surveillance, data management and other research infrastructure that enables scientific investigation and collaboration.
Ethical & Responsible Research
Protecting research participants and maintaining responsible research practices are central to the work we support.
Our Research Ethics and Training resources provide information and learning resources for human research ethics.
Research Ethics & Training
Learn about research ethics, ethical review and human research training resources.
Visit Research Ethics & TrainingWorking With Communities & Partners
We collaborate with research institutions, universities, healthcare organizations, communities, government stakeholders and other partners.
These relationships help bring together expertise, resources and perspectives to strengthen health research and its potential impact.
Partner With Us
We welcome opportunities for research collaboration, scientific partnerships and capacity-building initiatives.
Contact UsTurning Research Into Meaningful Impact
We aim to ensure that research contributes beyond the generation of scientific findings by strengthening knowledge, research capacity, partnerships and engagement with communities.
Evidence
Generating reliable evidence to inform health research and decision-making.
Innovation
Exploring approaches that can contribute to improved health interventions.
Capacity
Supporting the development of research skills and scientific capacity.
Communities
Working with communities to support relevant and responsible research.
Advancing Research. Improving Health.
Discover our research, learn about our work and explore opportunities to collaborate with Macha Research Trust.