The branch of medicine concerned with diseases, mainly of parasitic origin, common in tropical and subtropical regions. National Library of Medicine - Medical Subject Headings-2000 MeSH- Category ID : 80308
Program sponsored by the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Bank involved in combating major tropical diseases. Links to research publications.
Division of WHO which promotes, advocates and coordinates tropical disease control to improve the health status of individual communities and populations.
The Centre offers a number of educational opportunities each year in the fields of Tropical Medicine, Laboratory Parasitology and International Health.
Provides information on research conducted on public health issues in tropical countries. Links, meetings and publications are included on the website.
Mission is contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally through research, services and teaching and training.[English, German and French]