IRIA promotes feasible and sustainable innovations to critical public health issues in Tropical Africa guided by empirical research and strategic partnerships.
Our publications are geared to frontline health care and community level institutions that foster and improve local health policy and practice.
Malnutrition
Tackling acute, chronic, and maternal malnutrition to improve nutritional outcomes across communities.
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- Acute and chronic malnutrition
- Micronutrient deficiencies
- Maternal and child nutrition
Respiratory Infections
Researching pneumonia, TB, and emerging respiratory pathogens for early detection and prevention.
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- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- COVID-19, MPox, Marburg, Ebola
- Emerging respiratory pathogens
Malaria
Advancing malaria prevention, rapid diagnosis, treatment access, and elimination strategies.
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- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Elimination
HIV/AIDS
Strengthening prevention, treatment, and psychosocial support for affected populations.
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- Prevention
- Care & Treatment
- Psychosocial support
Diarrhea
Addressing water-borne diseases to reduce dehydration, morbidity, and mortality in vulnerable groups.
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- Cholera
- Dysentery
- Rotavirus
- Water-borne illnesses
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Improving access to screening, diagnosis, and long-term care for chronic illnesses.
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- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Mental Health
Maternal & Child Health (MCH)
Supporting safe motherhood, neonatal care, and childhood illness prevention.
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- Safe motherhood
- Neonatal care
- Childhood illnesses
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Outbreak readiness and response for new, re-emerging, and rapidly evolving pathogens.
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- Outbreak preparedness and response
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Advancing healthcare through evidence, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we strengthen communities and shape a healthier future for Africa.