Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri
Advancing health through research, diagnostics, and training in Zanzibar and beyond
Welcome to PHL
A Regional Hub for Research and Diagnostics
Welcome to the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri (PHL-IdC).
We are a regional centre of excellence based in Zanzibar, providing diagnostic services, operational research, and training to strengthen health systems in Africa. As a WHO Collaborating Centre, we focus on neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and community-driven public health interventions.
Mission
Our mission is to support and conduct innovative, world-renowned research, training, and public health interventions in Zanzibar, with a focus on equity and sustainability.
Vision
Our vision is to be a centre of excellence in public health laboratory services, advancing One Health strategies with local, regional, and global influence.
What We Do
At PHL-IdC, we combine diagnostics, research, training, and global partnerships to strengthen health systems, fight neglected tropical diseases, and advance public health for communities in Zanzibar and beyond.
🧪 Diagnostics
Reliable laboratory services in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, and molecular biology.
🔬 Research
Innovative studies on neglected tropical diseases, malaria, and antimicrobial resistance.
🎓 Training
Capacity building for local and international students, researchers, and health professionals.
🌍 Partnerships
Collaborating with WHO, Johns Hopkins University, Ivo de Carneri Foundation, and global health networks.
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Join the 4th annual Pemba Summer School 2026, hosted by the Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri on Pemba Island, Zanzibar.
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