This report gathers together the contributions made by participants from various countries at a knowledge sharing and networking workshop held in in Dar es salaam, Tanzania on ‘Strengthening Research and innovation systems for Health and Development in Africa’, 5 to 8 November 2012. In this Report, the key components for system strengthening, including: research priority setting, […]

Description: To date little has been published about epidemiology and public health capacity (training, research, funding, human resources) in WHO/AFRO to help guide future planning by various stakeholders. A bibliometric analysis was performed to identify published epidemiological research. Information about epidemiology and public health training, current research and challenges was collected from key informants using a standardised […]

In recent years, national governments, PAHO/WHO, and the international research community have called for the strengthening of national research systems and improved use of research results. Building local capability and innovation in low and middle income countries are priority concerns. PAHO’s resolution to develop a Policy on Research for Health was designed to assist in developing strategies and plans that address the needs of the Americas region, and align with global and regional policies.