Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp
PMNCH constituency
Academic, research and training institute
Focal point
Prof Vincent De Brouwere
Position
Co-head of the Quality & Human Resources Unit, Department of Public Health
Health focus
- Health systems strengthening
- Maternal/reproductive health
- Child health
Priority action area(s)
- Core package of interventions
- Knowledge management systems
- Strengthening human resources
Mission statement
The ITM works with many scientific institutions, governments and organisations all over the world for a long-lasting improvement of health care and disease control in developing countries. The main goals are: To strengthen the rational basis for medical and veterinary healthcare in developing countries. To respond to domestic needs in the field of tropical and import pathology and AIDS.
Additional information
The ITM focus is also on the following issues:
- Maternal & Neonatal Mortality Reduction Strategies
- Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission of HIV