Global Health

Global health research focuses in particular on the functioning of healthcare systems and health of people living in low- and middle-income countries. It also aims to investigate systematic factors that shape health and are inherently global.  Global health area draws upon the expertise and insights of CERGAS researchers from a other research teams (i.e. Health Economics & HTA, Health Policy). In collaboration with other academic institutions, we undertake research in developing and transitional countries developing the scientific basis for improvement in functioning of healthcare systems in low-resources contexts.  

At present our work focusses on: economic evaluation of health technologies and health programs in LMICs; sustainability of digital health solutions; equity of access; integration and quality of healthcare services. Projects are funded by international organizations including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Fund.

 

Ongoing projects:

  • Evaluating the impact of electronic Logistic Management Information Systems (eLMIS) and Electronic Immunization Registries (EIR) in low- and middle-income countries (in collaboration with MM Global Health Consulting https://www.mmglobalhealth.org/)
  • Economic evaluation of quality improvement by integrating HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria services within antenatal and postnatal care in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya (in collaboration with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/)