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Epidemiology of Malaria Invasion in Mutare City and Targets for Elimination, Zimbabwe

Award Number: K43TW011414
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/17/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2026

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Epidemiology of Malaria Invasion in Mutare City and Targets for Elimination, Zimbabwe - Epidemiology of Malaria Invasion in Mutare City and Targets for Elimination, Zimbabwe PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT This award will enable Dr. Sungano Mharakurwa to ascertain the epidemiological determinants of urban malaria invasion in Zimbabwe in order to identify intervention targets for restoring malaria-free status. The study will leverage on an existing national malaria vector surveillance programme established at Africa University in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s National Malaria Control Programme and its partners. This work will be undertaken with guidance from an experienced team of mentors with strong complementary expertise in public health, epidemiology, transmission biology, parasite genetics, genomics and human studies. Dr. Mharakurwa will further his career development by; 1) conducting and directing the laboratory assays, 2) undertaking short courses in molecular epidemiology, quantitative and sequence data analysis, translation research, conduct of clinical trials and grant-writing; and 3) presenting at international research conferences and writing publications. The program will be pivotal in enabling Dr. Mharakurwa to establish a career and strong collaboration as an independent malaria researcher in Zimbabwe. While Zimbabwe has made significant progress rolling back malaria, a serious setback of reinvasion from endemic to erstwhile malaria-free areas of the country, including highly populated cities, is emerging. The proposed research project will employ molecular and field approaches to understand the seasonal distribution, determinants and characteristics of parasites, vectors and humans associated with urban malaria invasion into Mutare City of Zimbabwe in order to identify strategies for reclaiming zero transmission.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $97,674 )
2025	2025	AFRICA UNIVERSITY	FAIRVIEW RD	MUTARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	5	4/22/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,674
														Subtotal = $97,674

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $102,142 )
2024	2024	AFRICA UNIVERSITY	FAIRVIEW RD	MUTARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	4	5/6/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,142
														Subtotal = $102,142

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $102,088 )
2023	2023	AFRICA UNIVERSITY	FAIRVIEW ROAD, OLD MUTARE	MUTARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	3	4/25/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,088
														Subtotal = $102,088

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $102,088 )
2022	2022	AFRICA UNIVERSITY	FAIRVIEW ROAD, OLD MUTARE	MUTARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	2	4/27/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,088
														Subtotal = $102,088

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $102,136 )
2021	2021	AFRICA UNIVERSITY	FAIRVIEW ROAD, OLD MUTARE	MUTARE				ZWE	International Research and Research Training	000	1	9/14/2021	NEW	$102,136
														Subtotal = $102,136

Grand Total All Awards = $506,128

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Epidemiology of Malaria Invasion in Mutare City and Targets for Elimination, Zimbabwe

Award Number: K43TW011414

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/17/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2026

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