Vaccines are the most effective tool for the prevention of many infectious diseases and epidemiological research is essential in assessing vaccine protection. Vaccine epidemiology is the study of the interactions and effects of vaccines (and vaccination programs) on the epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases. Our consultants have been involved in epidemiological research projects and a series […]

Sexual and Reproductive Health is the ability to have a safe and satisfying sex life and the ability to reproduce. It is strongly linked with the freedom for all to decide if, when, how often and with whom one has sex and their freedom to decide if, when and how often to reproduce. Sexual and […]

Stigma has been described as an attribute that is deeply discrediting and reduces the bearer from a whole and usual person to a tainted and discounted one. Stigma emerges through a dynamic social process beginning when a difference is labelled, followed by negative stereotyping because of that difference. This leads to a separation of ‘us’ […]

Gender equity is the process of being fair to women and men. To ensure fairness, strategies and measures must often be available to compensate for women’s historical and social disadvantages that prevent women and men from otherwise operating on a level playing field. Equity leads to equality. Gender equality requires equal enjoyment by women and […]

Health economics focuses on measuring and valuing the outcomes of healthcare interventions. Outcomes research is a set of scientific disciplines that evaluate the effect of healthcare interventions on patients. Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) is the intersection of those fields working together to provide powerful data and insights for healthcare decision makers. Our consultants have been involved […]

Environmental health is the branch of public health that focuses on the relationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being and fosters healthy and safe communities. Environmental health is a key part of any comprehensive public health system. Our consultants have been involved in a range of research projects assessing the impact of […]

Health systems are the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver healthcare services to meet the health needs of target populations. Health financing is a core function of health systems that can enable progress towards universal health coverage by improving effective service coverage and financial protection. Our consultants have been involved in a range of research projects on […]

Health policy can be defined as the “decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society” Our consultants have been involved in a range of health policy research projects including studies to examine:

Our consultants have been involved in a range of HIV and TB related research projects including studies to: