WPRO Regional Training Centre for Research Capacity Strengthening (WPRO-RTC-RCS)
Strengthening health research capacity across the Western Pacific Region through training, mentorship, and institutional partnerships.
Who We Are
The WPRO Regional Training Centre for Research Capacity Strengthening (WPRO-RTC-RCS) is a WHO-designated centre hosted at Universiti Malaya. We build the next generation of health researchers across the Western Pacific by delivering structured training, adaptive curricula, and long-term mentorship programmes.
Vision
A Western Pacific Region where robust, locally-led health research drives evidence-informed policy and equitable health outcomes for all populations.
Mission
To strengthen the capacity of health researchers and institutions across the Western Pacific through high-quality training, mentorship, adaptive curricula, and sustainable institutional partnerships.