Quem somos

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.

Nossa história

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.