Research Thematic Areas
We focus on the following research thematic areas, with particular emphasis on translating scientific evidence into policies, programmes, and practices that address Africa's development challenges.
1. Evidence Synthesis
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Scoping and umbrella reviews
- Evidence mapping and rapid reviews
- Development of evidence-informed guidelines and policies
2. Infectious Diseases and Public Health Interventions
- Infectious disease prevention and control
- Vaccination programmes and implementation strategies
- Disease elimination and epidemic preparedness
3. Health Systems Strengthening, Policy and Governance
- Health policy development, implementation and evaluation
- Healthcare financing and universal health coverage
- Healthcare quality improvement and patient safety
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Implementation Outcomes
- Programme monitoring and impact evaluation
- Implementation fidelity, acceptability and feasibility
- Programme effectiveness and sustainability
5. Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
- Maternal and neonatal health interventions
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Adolescent health and well-being
6. Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health
- Prevention and management of chronic diseases
- Mental health service integration
- Community-based NCD interventions
- Implementation of integrated care models
7. Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Digital health intervention development and implementation
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare and research
- Health information systems and data analytics
- Digital innovations for improving service delivery
8. Community and Population Health
- Community engagement and participatory research
- Health promotion and behavioural interventions
- Health inequalities and vulnerable populations
9. Research Capacity Strengthening and Scientific Advancement
- Research methodology and scientific writing
- Development and validation of research instruments
10. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Hygiene promotion and behavioural change
- Community-led sanitation interventions
- Implementation and evaluation of WASH programmes
11. Gender Equality, Equity and Social Inclusion
- Gender-responsive policies and interventions
- Gender-based violence and prevention strategies
- Disability inclusion and equitable access to services
12. Climate Change, Environmental Health and Sustainability
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Climate-resilient health systems
- Climate-related health inequalities and community resilience