An Inventory of African Health Research Networks
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As a follow up to Dr. Neufeld's request on AFRO-NETS (dated 17 Jan.
2001) regarding African health research networks, please find attached
a preliminary listing of inter-country health research networks.
This is the first listing of a three-months projects and it is the best
we could do with the information we have available. We would appreciate
if you could circulate this listing on AFRO-NETS to stimulate more re-
sponses and give contact persons an opportunity to rectify wrong infor-
mation. There will be several versions as we get more input from other
networks and we hope to have a fairly adequate version by end of April
2001. The final version will be distributed to participating networks
with the purpose of information sharing and coalition-building.
Thank you for your assistance,
Prof. Mutuma Mugambi
Griet Onsea
We can be contacted at the following e-mail address:
<health_research_inventory@hotmail.com>
An Inventory of African Health Research Networks
GLOBAL NETWORKS
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International Clinical Epidemiology Network - Africa (AFRICLEN)
INCLEN-Africa is a regional network, one of several similar networks
within INCLEN. It comprises clinical epidemiology units (CEUs) in seven
African countries. The mission of INCLEN-Africa is to ensure quality
health for the people of Africa through capacity enhancement in re-
search, sustainable health service provision, training, quality assur-
ance and strategic partnerships.
Prof. William M. Macharia
(Secretary General)
University of Nairobi
Faculty of Medicine
P.O. Box 19676
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-718156
Fax: +254-2-710164
mailto:africlen@net2000ke.com
http://www.inclen.org
International Health Policy Program (IHPP)
IHPP is a network of activities whose objectives is to strengthen na-
tional capacities for health policy analysis and reform with particular
emphasis on policies and reforms that permit the more effective use of
resources to improve the health of the poor.
Tania Zaman
Program Administrator
International Health Policy Program
S10-019
1818 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20433, USA
Tel: +1-202-473-3463
Fax: +1-202-522-3234
mailto:tzaman@worldbank.org
http://www.kabissa.org/afronets/ihpp.htm
Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (AHPSR)
The aim of the Alliance is to contribute to health development and the
efficiency and equity of health systems through research on and for
policy. The Alliance engages in HPSR mapping and monitoring, supporting
capacity for and the undertaking of research, developing methodologies
and tools and facilitating information and partnership development.
Miguel A. Gonzalez-Block
Manager
Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research
Office No. 3148
World Health Organization
CH 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland
Tel: +41-22-791-2840
Fax: +41-22-791-4328
mailto:blockm@who.int
http://www.who.int/evidence/alliance.htm
The Cochrane Collaboration
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international not/for/profit organisa-
tion that aims to help people make well-informed decisions about
healthcare by preparing, maintaining and promoting the accessibility of
systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions
Cochrane Collaboration Secretariat
PO Box 726
Oxford, OX2 7UX, UK
Tel: +44-1865-310-138
Fax: +44-1865-516-311
mailto:secretariat@cochrane.co.uk
http://www.cochrane.org
UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in
Tropical Diseases (TDR)
The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
conducts research and develops methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat
neglected infectious diseases. TDR assists in strengthening the capac-
ity of developing countries in their development of tropical disease
control tools and strategies. The programme works as the hub in part-
nership with a large number of donors and researchers in developing and
developed countries.
Communications Unit
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
World Health Organisation
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Tel: +41-22-791-3725
Fax: +41-22-791-4854
mailto:tdr@who.int
http://www.who.int/tdr/
Federation for International Cooperation of Health Services and Systems
Research Centers (FICOSSER)
FICOSSER was established to promote interchange and cooperation among
research centers all around the world involved in health services and
systems research.
FICOSSER Secretariat
168 A, rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris - France
Tel: +33-1-45-557-377
Fax: +33-1-45-558-794
mailto:CSDM.FIC@wanadoo.fr
http://hpe.ufl.edu/FICOSSER/
International Network for Rational use of Drugs (INRUD)
INRUD was established to design, test and disseminate effective strate-
gies to improve the way drugs are prescribed, dispensed and used. The
network sponsors research projects on behavior change to improve drug
use in member countries.
David Lee, M.D.
INRUD Coordinator
1515 Wilson Blvd Suite 710
Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Tel: +1-703-524-6575
Fax: +1-703-524-7898
mailto:inrud@msh.org
http://www.msh.org/inrud/
Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Net-
work (TEPHINET)
TEPHINET aims at improving global health capacity through initiating,
supporting and networking of field/based training programs in applied
epidemiology and public health interventions
Mufuta Tshimanga
Director of Field Training
Department of Community Medicine
Medical School - University of Zimbabwe
P.O.Box A178 Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
mailto:tshimanga@healthnet.zw
http://tephinet.org
International Network of Field Sites with Continuous Demographic
Evaluation of Populations and Their Health in Developing Countries (IN-
DEPTH)
The prime purpose of this network is to substantially enhance the capa-
bilities of field sites to generate the information needed to redress
long/standing inequities in health. This is done through priority set-
ting, efficient and equitable resource allocation, strengthening local
decision making capability, defining a relevant research and develop-
ment agenda and augmenting national research capacity.
Dr. P. Ngom
Navrongo Health Research Center
Ghana
Tel: +233-21-666-005
Fax: +223-21-666-005
mailto:INDEPTH@africaonline.com.gh
http://www.indepth-network.org
International Burden of Disease Network (IBDN)
The aims of the International Burden of Disease Network is to create a
framework for systematic discussion across the whole burden of disease
community including the research community, making the methods of as-
sessing the burden of disease accessible to all.
Howard Seymour, Director
Centre for Health Care Development
1st Floor, Cavern Court
8 Mathew Street
Liverpool L2 6RE, UK
Tel: +44-151-227-1161
Fax: +44-151-227-1125
mailto:chcd@chcd.org
http://www.globalforumhealth.ch/docs/forum3doc822.htm
Scientists for Health and Research for Development (SHARED)
SHARED is a database driven Information System. It is all about more
effective networking and co-ordination in the field of International
Health relevant to Developing Countries. SHARED offers a meeting place
on the Internet. It allows scientists and policy makers to analyse and
compare information, look at relevance, opportunities and gaps, find
new partners and, in all, make better decisions. SHARED has developed a
participatory approach to the sharing of essential public information,
and making it available to everyone.
Jutta Niemann
Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer
Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH
Dag-Hammarskjoeld-Weg 1-5
65726 Eschborn
Germany
Tel: +49-6196-79-4411
Fax: +49-6196-79-7319
mailto:jutta.niemann@gtz.de
http://www.shared.de
Adolescent Reproductive Health Network (ARHNe)
ARNHe is a research network including several ongoing research programs
and projects related to health systems and health promotion in Eastern
and Southern Africa.
Prof. M.T. Leshabari
Muhimbili University College of
Health Sciences (MUCHS)
Institute of Public Health
P.O. Box 65015
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-2153-371
Fax: +255-22-2151-238
mailto:arnhe@muchs.ac.tz
http://www.nutrition.uio.no/ARNHe
Unmet Obstetrical Need Network (UONN)
The UON Network brings together different stakeholders who want to map
unmet needs for major obstetric interventions for absolute maternal in-
dications. It provides technical support for national teams involved in
this kind of work, as well as opportunities to learn from each other.
UON Network
Nationalestraat 155
2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Tel: +32-3-247-6288
Fax: +32-3-247-6258
mailto:uon@itg.be
http://www.uonn.org
The Network: Community Partnerships for Health through Innovative Educa-
tion, Service and Research
The Network is a global association of institutions for educating
health professionals to be committed to the improvement and maintenance
of health in the communities they serve.
The Network: Community Partnerships for Health through Innovative Educa-
tion, Service and Research
P.O. Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-43-388-1524/2
Fax: +31-43-388-4142
mailto:secretariat@network.unimaas.nl
http://www2.unimaas.nl/?network/home.htm
REGIONAL NETWORKS
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Africa ENHR Network
The African ENHR network is an example of South-South collaboration,
providing an opportunity for countries to gain from the experience of
others. The objectives of the Network are to advocate, develop and pro-
mote ENHR in Africa, to facilitate networking of the research networks
in Africa, to pool available technical and human resources within the
region and assist less developed countries, and to promote co-operation
in health research in the region
Dr. S.K. Chandiwana
Blair Research Institute
P.O.Box CY 573, Causeway
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-703-523
Fax: +263-4-792 480
mailto:chandiwana@blair.co.zw
http://www.cohred.ch
Social Science and Medicine Africa Network (SOMA-Net)
The goal of SOMA-Net is to develop health social science research ca-
pacity and promote development oriented research that informs and
strengthens health development and contributes to global knowledge
Dr. Anne M. Pertet
(CEO-Coordinator)
P.O. Box 20811
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-560-569
Fax: +254-2-567-577
mailto:somanet@africaonline.co.ke
http://www.somanet.org
Regional Prevention of Maternal Mortality Network (RPMM)
RPMM is a network of NGOs working to reduce the number of women dying
as a result of pregnancy and childbirth in sub/Saharan Africa. The net-
work provides technical support for the development of activities to
reduce maternal deaths, and for the integration of these issues into
national policies and programs.
mailto:Mina.mauerstein-bail@undp.org
Network of French speaking countries for health research development in
Africa
This network is part of the African ENHR network, catering for the in-
terests of the Francophone member countries.
Dr. Soumare Absatou N'Diaye
Departement Sante Communautaire, INRSP
BP 1771, Bamako
Mali
Tel: +223-21-6045 or 0642 or 4231
Fax: +223-22-8241 or 1999
http://www.cohred.ch
African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network (AMVTN)
AMVTN is a not-for-profit network with the overall objective to provide
a forum for scientists and policy makers involved in the planning, co-
ordination, and execution of malaria vaccination trials in Africa.
Prof. Wen L. Kilama
Chairman cum Coordinator
African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network (AMVTN)
C26/27 Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building
P.O. Box 33207
Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-2700-018
Fax: +255-22-2700-380
Cell:+255-744-694-574
mailto:wkilama@africaonline.co.tz
http://www.amvtn.org
Support for Analysis and Research in Africa (SARA)
SARA is a cross-sectoral project that works to identify social sector
issues of regional concern and participates in research, analysis, and
dissemination activities related to these issues.
SARA
Academy for Educational Development
1255 23rd Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: +1-202-884-8700
mailto:sara@aed.org
http://www.aed.org/sara/
Multilateral Initiative on Malaria in Africa (MIM)
MIM is an alliance of organizations and individuals concerned with ma-
laria. It aims to maximize the impact of scientific research against
malaria in Africa, through promoting capacity building and facilitating
global collaboration and coordination.
Andrea Egan, PhD
Coordinator
Multilateral Initiative on Malaria
Fogarty International Center
National Institutes of Health
31 Center Drive MSC 2220
Building 31, Room B2C39
Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
Tel: +1-301-402-6680
Fax: +1-301-402-2056
mailto:egana@mail.nih.gov
http://mim.nih.gov
African Health Systems Research Network (within WHO/AFRO)
The overall objective of the HSR network is to contribute to the gen-
eration of evidence/based information for use by policy makers and man-
agers at all levels of the health system for the strengthening of na-
tional health systems and services.
Health Systems Research Program
Division of Health Systems and Services Development
World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO)
P.O.B. CY 348
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-253-724 to 729
Fax: +263-4-252-683; 253-730/31
mailto:makhamokham@who.co.zw
http://www.whoafr.org/
Equity Gauge Project (EGP)
The EGP aims to promote equity in health and health care through meas-
uring and monitoring a series of key equity indicators and disseminat-
ing this information.
Health Systems Trust
Tel: +27-31-307-2954
Fax: +27-31-304-0775
mailto:rpillay@imul.com
http://www.hst.org.za
Equinet
Equinet, the Network on Equity in Health in Southern Africa, is a net-
work of research, civil society and health sector organisations.
Equinet's main aim is to build alliances leading to positive policies
on health both the local and regional levels. This is achieved by dis-
seminating information and stimulating an informed debate on equity in
health in southern Africa.
Equinet
c/o TARSC
47 Van Praagh Avenue, Milton Park
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263-4-705-108 / 708-835
Fax: +263-4-737-220
mailto:tarsc@icon.co.zw
mailto:info@equinet.org.zw
http://www.equinet.org.zw
Regional Network on Health Economics and Health Systems Research in
Maghreb Countries (RESSMA)
RESSMA was established to share information, experiences and proposals
related to health sector reform in the Maghreb countries
N.B. Guedira
Faculte de Droit Rabat/Agdal
Cooperative El Quods -appt. E1, Hay Guich
Les Oudayas
10100 Rabat, Morocco
Tel: +212-7-703-228
Fax: +212-7-706-705
mailto:Nguedira@mtds.com
http://www.resma.org
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