Advancing Malaria Research ThroughPan-African Collaboration
The LINK Platform connects researchers, NMCPs, and partners to translate data and models into faster, smarter malaria control decisions across Africa.
Our Mission
Build a vibrant, interdisciplinary network that develops, evaluates, and deploys decision-grade analytics for malaria elimination—rooted in African leadership and equitable collaboration.
Pan-African Reach
Connecting NMCPs, institutes, and labs across endemic regions.
Knowledge Exchange
Open sharing of models, data, protocols, and best practices.
Good Governance
FAIR data, ethical review, and role-based access by design.
Capacity Building
Mentorship, fellowships, and hands-on analytics for programs.
What Sets LINK Apart
Co-Created with Programs
- NMCP-driven priorities
- Rapid evidence translation
- Shared governance & review
Open & Reproducible
- DOIs, ORCID, provenance
- Versioned artifacts
- Reusable parameter libraries
Impact-Oriented
- Scenario planning at scale
- Geospatial decision layers
- Policy-ready charts & briefs
“LINK is where rigorous analytics meet real-time decision-making. By anchoring innovation in African programs, we accelerate the path to elimination.”
The LINK Platform Advantage
Document Repository
Centralized access to models, publications, and datasets with DOI/ORCID.
Discussion Forums
Focused technical & policy exchange with governance and moderation.
Event Coordination
Workshops, training sessions, and regional convenings.
Collaboration Tools
Project spaces with version control and reproducible manifests.
FAQs
Who can join?⌄
African NMCPs, research institutes, implementing partners, and collaborators working on malaria analytics and evidence use.
Is data open by default?⌄
Metadata is open by default; files follow contributor licenses and access controls (including embargos) set by contributors and programs.
How do I cite resources?⌄
Every published item receives a DOI; versions are linked for correct citation. ORCID ensures contributor credit.
Ready to collaborate?
Join a growing network of programs and researchers translating analytics into action.