Regional Centre for Tropical Medicine

(TROPMED/ Thailand)

 

TROPMED/Thailand in 2007-2008, continues to pursue its vision as "Asia's leader in Tropical Medicine" in education and training, research and medical functions. The accomplishments of the Centre were achieved through its dynamic leadership supported by eleven departments, a hospital, a school and specialized units.

Vision:

Asia's Leader in Tropical Medicine

Mission:

• Excellence in research for new knowledge, development and application
  
• Produce/develop qualified health human resources
  
• Provide medical care services for the quality of life of the people
  
• Promote self-sufficient economic life style
  

Objectives:

Teaching endemic tropical diseases, parasitology, community and preventive medicine, with special reference to Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia.

 

Research in the field and laboratory on tropical diseases and public health leading to innovation on alternative control measures of diseases, and promotion of health of people in Southeast Asia.

 

Clinical care of patients suffering from endemic tropical diseases, and clinical research into medical problems of Thailand and neighboring countries, including trials of new chemotherapeutic compounds and new vaccines