WHO WE ARE
THE MANHIÇA HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER (CISM)
CISM is a consolidated research center, highly specialized and with a strong capacity for research on transmissible diseases prevalent in Mozambique, with particular focus on the main causes of morbidity and mortality in the country (malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and bacterial diseases).
CISM's activities are focused on research and, for this, it has support services (laboratory, Information Technology, Data Management and Analysis), research platforms (geographic and demographic surveillance and morbidity surveillance) and training.
In order to manage the activities, the Centre has an organizational structure composed of the Directorate General, 3 Directorates of Areas (Scientific, Administrative and Financial), within which are different departments, which in turn incorporate sectors and services.
MANHIÇA FOUNDATION
The CISM is managed by The Manhiça Foundation, a private non-profit foundation, created in 2008 by the governments of Mozambique and Spain, the National Institute of Health of Mozambique (INS), The Clinical Foundation for Biomedical Research (Hospital Clínic-University of Barcelona) and Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi as an honorary founding member.
the CISM collaborates with both public and private institutions from different spheres (academia, research and care), establishing an exceptional model of public-private partnerships in the framework of cooperation for development and global health.
VISION
To be a center of excellence in biomedical research that allows to inform health policies at national and international level.
MISSION
Promote and carry out biomedical research in priority health areas to safeguard the health of vulnerable populations.
VALUES
Promote and carry out biomedical research in priority health areas to safeguard the health of vulnerable populations.
OUR STORY
THE CREATION OF MANHIÇA FOUNDATION
The creation of the Foundation was one of the most important events in the development of the Centre because it entitled the CISM to a Mozambican legal framework, which facilitates its sustainability and long-term autonomy, while maintaining the commitment of the partners.
The Institute of Global Health of Barcelona (ISGlobal) joined in the patronage and in substitution of the Clinical Foundation for Biomedical Research.
THE CREATION OF THE CENTER
Since its creation, the Centre has grown within the framework of a bilateral cooperation programme between the Mozambican and Spanish governments and with support from the Hospital Clinic of the University of Barcelona (through the Clinical Foundation for Biomedical Research), to fight diseases and protect the health of vulnerable populations through research, healthcare and training.
As part of the strategy for integration and country ownership, the Foundation for Community Development (FDC) and Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM)
GOVERNANCE
Prof Doctor Martinho do Carmo Dgedge
President of the Manhiça Foundation
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
EXECUTIVE COMISSION
SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
MISAU
University of Pretoria
UEM
INS
University of Amsterdam
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Administrative Director
Scientific Director
Financial Director
OUR TEAM
TB & HIV/AIDS area coordinator
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Head of Inter-Institutional Relations, Advocacy and Communication
Scientific Coordinator
Pre-Award Manager
Research Support Departments Coordinator
HR Manager
Head of Logistics
Head of Accounting
Contracts and Grants Manager
Communication Officer
Communication Officer