Maternal and Child Health Research Group

This group is dedicated to improving maternal and child health outcomes through innovative and evidence-based research.
Key Focus Areas:

  • Maternal mortality and morbidity studies.
  • Neonatal health and interventions for reducing neonatal mortality.
  • Enhancing the quality of maternal care, including Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC).

Leadership:
Led by experts in reproductive health, obstetrics, pediatrics, midwifery, nursing, and public health.

Current Activities:

  • Conducting community-based research on maternal health strategies.
  • Evaluating interventions for better maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Vector-Borne Diseases Research Group

This group is focused on understanding, preventing, and controlling vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and others.
Key Focus Areas:

  • Studying mosquito biology and vector ecology.
  • Developing and testing innovative vector control strategies.
  • Investigating infection rates and patterns.

Leadership:
Led by specialists in entomology, epidemiology, and public health.

Current Activities:

  • Designing strategies for disease prevention in endemic regions.
  • Conducting research on seasonal vector distribution and abundance.

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Public Policy and Governance Research Group

This group focuses on strengthening evidence-based policymaking, public sector governance, and public engagement to support more effective and inclusive development outcomes.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Analyzing public policy formulation and implementation.
  • Investigating governance systems and institutional effectiveness.
  • Promoting public participation and accountability mechanisms.
  • Exploring the impact of decentralization and public service delivery.

Leadership:

Led by experts in political science, development studies, and public administration.

Current Activities:

  • Developing strategic frameworks to strengthen public policy and governance systems.
  • Conducting applied research to inform and enhance public policy and governance practices.