• Who we are: NRCTTD is an independent research center established by a decree from the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The center is a member of the Libya Authority of Scientific Research. The center is located in the Zintan City of Libya.
  • Vision: To be the leading research center that actively contributes to scientific research related to Tropical and Trans-boundary Diseases and supports other institutions to prevent and control these diseases.
  • Mission:
    • Applying, demonstrating, and highlighting the scientific and research aspect regarding the causes of tropical and transboundary diseases
    • Providing significant research, consultation, and valuable services, and working to create, develop and encourage research teams by providing the appropriate climate for carrying out research
    • Providing the necessary equipment and materials, and setting up plans to support disease prevention and control.
  • Objectives:
    • Establishing advanced laboratories by international standards to study, diagnose and isolate the pathogens of tropical and transboundary diseases in humans and animals, and apply the laboratory quality system and obtain accreditation.
    • Studying the epidemiology of tropical and transboundary diseases and providing the necessary information and data to contribute to their control and eradication.
    • Studying and developing antigens and vaccines against local pathogenic microorganisms and developing materials and methods for diagnosing diseases.
    • Carry out inspections, analyses, and standard tests, verify the application of the quality system, standards approved in laboratories and the food industry, and check safety from bacterial contamination.
    • Establishing a genetic bank for the different microbial strains endemic in Libya, to study their genetic variation, especially antibiotic resistance.
    • Providing scientific advice to Government Institutions and the private sector in the areas of specialization.
    • Support and encourage researchers and specialists to develop their competencies, research skills, and creative abilities through workshops, seminars, conferences, courses, and local and international training programs.
    • Contribute and assist in developing the competence of researchers and academics in Universities, Research and Health Institutions, and those interested in studying molecular microbiology and genetic engineering, through the establishment of training courses on molecular analysis techniques, and appropriate and specialized workshops.
    • Organizing conferences and symposia on epidemics and the pathogenic agents that cause them, such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, and studying pandemics and their extent and spread within society.
    • Enhance scientific and research cooperation, and establish partnership relations with institutions of expertise, and local and international research centers.