Welcome to Institute of Health Research
Professor Kwame Ohene Buabeng
Acting Director
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF IHR
Welcome to the Institute of Health Research (IHR) website. It is my pleasure to introduce you to our dynamic institute, where cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration converge to drive meaningful improvements in global health.
Established in 2016 with the vision of becoming a world class institute conducting high quality, cutting edge research and training in health and allied sciences, we at IHR, we are committed to…
The Institute of Health Research (IHR)
ESTABLISHMENT
The Institute of Health Research (IHR) at the University of Health and Allied Sciences was established in 2016 and became operational in January, 2017 to focus primarily on multidisciplinary research and provision of extension services.
The broad objectives and mandate of the Institute are:
- To conduct research into health problems of Public Health importance in Ghana using multidisciplinary approaches
- To develop research capacity to the highest level in as many disciplines as feasible and for staff through teaching and mentorship programmes
- To provide training opportunities for graduate students in health research
- To provide specialized laboratory diagnostic and monitoring services in support of public health programmes
- To coordinate research conducted in the University; ensure access to research information within UHAS and facilitate dissemination of findings from health research.
- To forge and expand research collaborations
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