AMREF`s Strategic Direction Six is Developing a Strong Research and Innovation Base to Contribute to Health Improvement in Africa
A strong research and innovation base is key to identifying new and effective means of improving health across Africa. Between the years 2011 - 2014, AMREF’s research will focus on influencing positive behavioural change to obtain better health outcomes, understanding health inequalities, addressing issues around disease prevention and uncovering strategies to build capacity in all areas of health service delivery.
To consolidate its position as a leader in African health development, AMREF researches and develops position papers on key health issues affecting communities in Africa as well as disseminates information through publication in peer reviewed journals and technical briefing papers.
Title: Effects of Selected Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Community Health Workers on Performance of Home Visits during Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Busia District, Kenya
Author: Ndedda Crispin, Annah Wamae, Meshack Ndirangu, David Wamalwa,
Gilbert Wangalwa, Patrick Watako & Elijah Mbiti
Date: 21 May 2012
Title: Determinants of Male Partner Involvement in Promoting Deliveries by skilled attendants in Busia, Kenya
Author: Mildred Nanjala & David Wamalwa
Date: 1 March 2012
Title: Determinants of community based maternal health care service utilization in South Omo pastoral areas of Ethiopia
Author: Kebebe Ergano, Medhanit Getachew, Dawit Seyum, Kassahun Negash
Date: 15 February 2012
Title: Making aid effective at the community level: the AMREF experience
Author: David Ojakaa, Elizabeth Okoth, Sam Wangila, Meshack Ndirangu, Naomi Mwangi & Festus Ilako
Date: 18 October 2011
To view more AMREF research papers see the African Medical Journal
AMREF is a transparent organisation distributing funds of up to $85 million per year.
