The Institute of Health Research (IHR) | Institute of Health Research (IHR)

Establishment

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