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Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) EURAFCENT plays a key role in enhancing the health, safety and readiness of DoD and partner nation personnel throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East. NAMRU EURAFCENT is headquartered onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, with administrative and research sites in Egypt, Ghana and Djibouti.

Established in Cairo, Egypt in 1946, NAMRU EURAFCENT's team includes active duty, U.S. civilian, host nation, and contract administrative and research personnel. Our researchers' expertise includes microbiology, entomology, epidemiology, preventive medicine and infectious diseases and tropical medicine. NAMRU EURAFCENT scientists conduct infectious disease surveillance and studies of vaccines, therapeutic agents, diagnostic assays and vector control measures in 17 countries to better prevent and treat infectious diseases.


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