WORK PACKAGES: The ACT-CHIK project is organised into a series of interconnected Work Packages (WPs), each designed to address a specific aspect of accelerating the development and evaluation of chikungunya vaccines in Africa. Together, these Work Packages bring together expertise in clinical research, community engagement, capacity strengthening, project management, ethics, data management, and dissemination.
By working collaboratively across institutions and countries, the Work Packages ensure that project activities are well coordinated, scientifically rigorous, and aligned with the overall goal of advancing safe and effective chikungunya vaccines for populations at risk.
Explore the Work Packages below to learn more about their objectives, activities, and contributions to the ACT-CHIK project.
ACT-CHIK Project Structure
The six work packages work together to support the development, evaluation, and dissemination of chikungunya vaccine research across Africa.
Work Package 1 (WP1) – Project Coordination and Management
Ensures effective coordination, governance, financial management, reporting, and overall implementation of the ACT-CHIK project.
Work Package 2 (WP2)– Clinical Trial Sponsor, Capacity Building, and Training
Strengthens clinical trial capacity through training, mentorship, regulatory support, and sponsor oversight across participating institutions.
Work Package 3 (WP3) – Clinical Trial Conduct in Africa
Leads the planning and implementation of clinical trials at African research sites to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the MV-CHIK vaccine.
Work Package 4 (WP4) – MV-CHIK Vaccine Manufacturing and Clinical Assays
Supports vaccine production and laboratory testing to ensure the quality, safety, and scientific evaluation of the vaccine candidate.
Work Package 5 (WP5) – Scientific Project Leadership
Provides scientific oversight, strategic guidance, and quality assurance to ensure the project achieves its research objectives.
Work Package 6 (WP6) – Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation of Results
Promotes awareness, stakeholder engagement, and the sharing of project findings to maximize the impact of ACT-CHIK research outcomes.