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WHY COLLABORATE

A trusted global partner in health research

UWRA brings deep expertise in implementation science, evidence translation, and community engagement to international partnerships.

Strong Partnerships

Long-standing collaborations with universities, research institutions, and global health organizations across four continents.

Research Excellence

Rigorous research methods, implementation science expertise, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications and policy influence.

Evidence Translation

Expertise in translating research findings into actionable recommendations for policy, practice, and community action.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Types of international partners

UWRA collaborates with a diverse range of global partners to advance health research and translation.

Universities & Research Institutions

Collaborative research, student exchange, joint publications, and capacity building with leading academic institutions worldwide.

Global Health Organizations

Partnerships with global health bodies to align research with continental and global health priorities.

Development & Philanthropic Partners

Funding and technical support from foundations, development agencies, and bilateral partners to scale health programs.

AREAS OF FOCUS

What we collaborate on

Key areas of international collaboration across the research-to-action continuum.

Implementation Science

Studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions to scale effective health interventions across settings.

Evidence Synthesis

Systematic reviews, evidence gap maps, and meta-analyses to inform policy and practice in low-resource settings.

Health Systems Strengthening

Collaborating on research and programs to improve health system performance, quality, and equity.

Digital Health Innovation

Co-designing and testing digital health solutions, decision support systems, and data science applications.

Capacity Strengthening

Training, mentorship, and fellowship programs to build research translation capacity across Africa and globally.

Policy & Governance

Translating evidence into policy recommendations and supporting health governance at national and global levels.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Ready to collaborate with UWRA?

Join our global network of partners. We welcome collaborations with universities, research institutions, global health organizations, and philanthropic partners.

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