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and optimise plant-based malaria treatments for prophylactic and
curative use.

Collaborative research is the hallmark of institutions of higher learning in the
modern world. UNAM is part of the global research network to address issues
of national importance such as malaria elimination in Namibia by 2020.
UNAM is the focal point of research towards this initiative teaming up with the
MoHSS National Vector-borne Disease Control Programme, the University of
California at San Francisco (UCSF) Global Health Group, the London School of
Tropical Hygiene and Medicine and Clinton Health Access Initiative.

In addition, pioneering work on diagnosis of malaria using molecular tools is
being piloted using LAMP. Malaria is a scourge on the Namibian population
and beyond. UNAM is building capacity and expertise to mitigate against this
in Namibia and our experiences will benefit the entire sub-region as all eyes
are on Namibia to eliminate malaria.

Research will also continue towards domesticating the marama bean,
develop products from medicinal mushrooms, while our Faculty of Agriculture
and Natural Resources will work towards increasing rice production, introduce
new millet varieties, grow lucerne to support the livestock industry and
introduce artificial insemination of chickens and cattle.

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