MedTrop UNIKIN
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A research force measured in the field
The department combines clinical expertise, scientific output and institutional collaborations to advance tropical medicine in the DRC.
SCIENTIFIC PRIORITIES
Our research axes
Five areas structure the department's collaborations, protocols and scientific output, from the clinical field to publications.
Malaria
Prevention, care and clinical surveillance of malaria in a tropical context.
Emerging viral diseases
Scientific, clinical and operational response to emerging viral diseases.
Trypanosomiasis
Diagnosis, follow-up and therapeutic innovation for human and animal trypanosomiasis.
Maternal and child health
Translational and field research to improve mother-child care pathways.
Arboviruses and surveillance
Epidemiological surveillance, laboratory and coordination around arboviruses.
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News
View all news →[EN] Journée mondiale du paludisme 2025 : le Département mobilisé
Le Département de Médecine Tropicale participe activement à la Journée mondiale du paludisme avec une série de conférences et ateliers.
[EN] Nouveau projet de recherche sur la drépanocytose
Lancement d'un programme de recherche clinique sur la prise en charge de la drépanocytose en RDC.
[EN] Séminaire international sur les maladies tropicales négligées
Un séminaire international réunissant des experts en maladies tropicales négligées se tiendra au campus de l'UNIKIN.
[EN] Signature d'un accord de coopération avec l'Institut Pasteur
Le Département signe un nouvel accord de coopération scientifique avec l'Institut Pasteur de Paris.
[EN] Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain
Inscription ouverte pour le programme de formation continue en épidémiologie de terrain.
[EN] Résultats de l'étude COVAX en RDC
Publication des résultats préliminaires de l'étude COVAX menée en RDC par nos chercheurs.
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