Institute for Research and Innovation in Africa
IRIA advances health systems research, innovation and cross cultural learning to shape Africa’s future
Health System Research
IRIA pioneers multidisciplinary research and innovations aimed at improving Africa’s healthcare systems and offers medical internships and graduate research support.
Publications
Our publications are geared to frontline health care and community level institutions that foster and improve local health policy and practice.
Global Engagement
We are committed to designing and delivering programs that are affordable and accessible, placing emphasis on diversity, reciprocity and local relevance. Place the full stop.
Advancing Health Research in Africa
Partnerships
We work closely with and through local partner institutions to enhance local engagement and impact on livelihoods.
A Global Network
IRIA draws on our extensive network with Universities and Research Centres and Researchers in Africa, USA, Europe and Asia.
Empowering Communities
We empower communities and local health institutions with feasible, affordable and durable solutions to pressing health issues.
Sustainability
We place emphasis on developing sustainable feasible, localized and scalable solutions to Africa’s pressing health issues.
Turning Research into Positive Health Outcomes
Research & Policy
We conduct applied research addressing malaria, HIV, respiratory infections, maternal and child health, and emerging diseases across Africa.
Local Engagement
We conduct meaningful engagement with local health institutions and stakeholders for sustainable solutions to pressing local health issues.
Our Teams
Daniel Lumonya, PhD
Regional & Country Director Kenya
Country Director Uganda
Country Director Uganda
Country Director Tanzania
Country Director Tanzania
Country Director Rwanda
Country Director Rwanda
Our Projects
Advancing Global Health in Africa
Tropical Medicine Internships
We offer hands-on medical internships addressing Africa’s major disease burdens through supervised clinical and public health practice.
Research & Publications
We promote access to Government-authorized de-identified health facility data to inform local health policy and practice.
Maternal & Child Health Programs
We place emphasis on research and interventions that support safe motherhood, neonatal care, and prevention of childhood illnesses.
Enhancing Health Records Utilization
We enhance the use of deidentified health facility level data for local policy formulation and implementation across East Africa.