Wosera HDSS

The Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (IMR):

• employs around 550 people
• is a statutory body
• is funded by the PNG Government and other donors
• began work in Goroka in 1968
• has laboratories and offices in Alotau, Goroka, Madang, Maprik, Port Moresby and Wewak
• has further study sites in Hides, Karkar, Tari
• targets malaria, pneumonia, filariarsis, respiratory disease, sexual health, malnutrition
• is the independent research arm of the PNG Department of Health
• is governed by a 14-member Council.

IMR has five research sections:

• Infection and Immunity
• Vector Borne Diseases
• Population, Health and Demography
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Environmental and Emerging Diseases.