The Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology offers a wide range of services for the scientific community, all pertaining to parasitological research. We have a range of well-equipped laboratory facilities and good functional infrastructure for high quality research, including a parasitology laboratory, biochemical and molecular laboratory, snail room, animal room, conference room, library, VSAT internet network and offices.
One of our most invaluable facilities in which animal research is being carried out in environmental, health and nutritional controlled conditions.
The Centre is equipped to carry out in-vitro / test tube experiments using cells or microorganisms. The facility has a laminar flux and incubators which assist in in-vitro research.
Snails are the main host for all schistosome species. By studying these creatures in their niche, we are better equipped at creating mechanisms for preventing the growth of these schistosomes which cause a great ordeal for humans.