The Parasitology Department is an academic unit of the Medical Research Institute, supported by experienced Professors and skilled researchers with diverse expertise in parasitology and related fields. The Department provides comprehensive medical services related to parasitic diseases and has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of human fascioliasis. It conducts wide-ranging research on parasitic diseases in collaboration with other departments of the Medical Research Institute. Each year, the Department offers Diploma, Master’s and PhD degrees in Parasitology to a growing number of postgraduate students.