High-quality research and continuous learning are the cornerstones of effective, equitable healthcare. Without robust evidence, health systems risk delivering ineffective interventions, or programmes that fail to reach those who need them most.
Our research helps us demonstrate how our programmes improve health outcomes for communities, and adapt and scale solutions for greater impact. We conduct implementation and exploratory research, as well as studies on emerging health trends, to build evidence that strengthens programme delivery and prepares health systems for future challenges and opportunities in global health. This integrated approach delivers actionable insights into what works and why, including the social norms, behaviours and systemic barriers that influence health outcomes, and provides long-term strategic understanding to enhance the effectiveness of health interventions.
By working closely with ministries of health, national malaria control programmes, academic institutions and local communities, we ensure our research is grounded in real-world priorities and designed for uptake. These partnerships translate evidence into practice — supporting smarter decisions, stronger health systems and better outcomes for communities.
Implementation science
Implementation science enables us to bridge the gap between innovation and impact. We leverage our research to explore how health interventions work in real-world settings, identifying barriers and enablers to successful programme implementation. This continuous and dynamic approach enables us to create more effective, scalable, adaptable and impactful health solutions that strengthen systems and ensure sustainable disease prevention and control — turning evidence into action where it matters most.
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Research impact and programme influence
At Malaria Consortium, our research studies delve into the underlying drivers of poor health outcomes and explore emerging trends that shape the future of public health. From investigating social and behavioural barriers to care, to analysing health system gaps, our work generates robust, context-specific evidence. This research directly informs national policies and programme strategies — ensuring that health interventions are grounded in local realities and designed for lasting impact.
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Emerging trends and insights
Emerging trends in disease prevention and control point to urgent and transformative shifts — from rising resistance to insecticides, drugs and diagnostics, to the potential of new vaccines, and the increasing impact of climate change on global health. Insights from ongoing research, implementation experience and cross-sector collaboration are shaping adaptive strategies to protect populations affected by malaria and other diseases. Such insights ensure resilient, sustainable responses to evolving health threats worldwide.
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IRO status
At Malaria Consortium, we’re proud to be recognised by UK Research and Innovation for the quality and relevance of our research. Our work generates critical evidence that informs health policy and programme design across Africa and Asia, ensuring that interventions are not only effective, but also equitable and contextually appropriate.
Malaria Consortium was awarded Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status by UK Research and Innovation in 2021. The IRO status recognises the contribution of Malaria Consortium’s research in developing and testing new approaches to help reduce the burden of malaria, neglected tropical diseases and other childhood illnesses.
Jane Achan
Senior Research Advisor, Malaria Consortium
This prestigious status is a welcome endorsement that speaks to the rigour, integrity and value that Malaria Consortium’s high-quality evidence brings. We’re proud to continue to contribute our evidence and help shape responses to some of the most pressing global health challenges.
