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WHY POLICY MATTERS

Evidence that shapes policy and practice

UWRA's research does not remain in journals — it reaches decision-makers at national, county, and community levels to drive meaningful change.

Research-Driven Policy

Our implementation research and evidence syntheses provide the rigorous foundation for policy development and reform.

Actionable Recommendations

We translate complex findings into clear, practical, and context-specific policy recommendations for decision-makers.

Collaborative Engagement

We work alongside policymakers, civil society, and communities to co-design solutions that are feasible and sustainable.

AREAS OF INFLUENCE

Policy areas we influence

UWRA's research and engagement shape policy across the health system.

Health Systems Governance

Strengthening health system governance, accountability, and performance management through evidence-based policy.

Maternal & Child Health Policy

Informing maternal health policies, community health worker programs, and child health interventions at county and national levels.

Mental Health Integration

Advocating for the integration of mental health services into primary care and community health systems.

NCD Prevention & Control

Informing policies on NCD screening, prevention, and management at community and facility levels.

Digital Health Policy

Shaping policies and guidelines for digital health tools, data governance, and health information systems.

Community Health Policy

Strengthening community health worker policies, supervision systems, and community engagement frameworks.

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS

Policy briefs & recommendations

Evidence-based policy briefs that translate research findings into actionable recommendations.

Health Systems

Strengthening Primary Care Referral Systems

Policy recommendations for improving referral pathways between community health units and primary care facilities.

2025 12 pages
Mental Health

Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care

Evidence-based policy recommendations for integrating mental health services into routine primary care at county level.

2025 14 pages
Community Health

Community Health Worker Supervision & Performance

Policy recommendations for strengthening community health worker supervision, training, and performance management.

2025 10 pages
Digital Health

Digital Health Tools for Community Health Programs

Policy and implementation recommendations for adopting and scaling digital health tools in community health settings.

2026 11 pages
Health Systems

Health Financing & Resource Allocation

Evidence-based recommendations for equitable health financing and resource allocation at county and national levels.

2026 13 pages
NCD Prevention

Community-Based NCD Screening & Referral

Policy recommendations for scaling up community-based screening and referral for non-communicable diseases.

2026 9 pages
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HOW WE ENGAGE

Our policy engagement process

A structured, collaborative approach to translating evidence into policy action.

1

Research & Evidence Generation

Rigorous research and evidence synthesis to identify policy-relevant findings.

2

Stakeholder Engagement

Building relationships with policymakers, civil society, and communities to understand priorities and context.

3

Knowledge Translation

Developing policy briefs, evidence summaries, and recommendations tailored to decision-makers.

4

Policy Dialogue & Advocacy

Engaging in policy dialogue, technical working groups, and advocacy to influence policy and practice.

SHAPE POLICY WITH US

Partner with UWRA to influence policy

Join us in translating evidence into policy action. We welcome collaborations with government, civil society, and international partners.

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