![]() ‘ Building opportunities during the Zika epidemic in the Americas: The case for strengthening research capacity,’ presents evidence from research teams in Brazil, Colombia and Peru, supported through an HRP/TDR/PAHO Joint Small Grants Programme. It also emphasizes the critical importance of strengthening community-based research capacity in preparation for future health issues and emergencies. ![]() New evidence published by recipients of a Joint Small Grants Programme funded by HRP * and TDR**, with support from WHO’s Regional Office for the Americas ( PAHO), highlights the valuable contribution of research conducted inside an emerging epidemic. Their work ensures that any public health intervention is not only evidence-based but also tailored to meet local need and context. Research is a key component of WHO’s strategic response to Zika virus infection and researchers in countries most affected by the disease outbreak play a critical role.
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