| Organisation | Kintampo Health Research Centre |
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| Abbreviation | KHRC |
| Parent | Health Research Unit |
| u.r.l. | http://www.ghana-khrc.org |
| Country | Ghana |
| Location | Kintampo |
| Address | |
| Postal Address | P. O. Box 200. |
| Telephone | 233-61-27304; 233-61-28869; 233-61-28871 |
| Management u.r.l. | |
| Fax | 233-61-28872; 233-61-28873 |
| Sector | Socio-Economic Research |
| Organisation Type | African Government |
| Status | |
| Stated Role | Our mission is to conduct public health research and develop health research capacity which will contribute to a significant reduction in ill-health and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals for Africa’s most disadvantaged communities |
| Activities | Priority Research Areas<P>Communicable diseases (CDs), particularly Malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS <P>Sexual and Reproductive Health <P>Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health <P>Mental Health <P>Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and cancer <P>Health Systems <P>Using the DSS to track progress towards MDGs using indicators such as mortality levels, patterns and trends |
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| Notes | Kintampo Health Research Centre is a well-established, African-based, research centre. The African identity of KHRC is important as it emphasises African solutions to African health challenges. KHRC is one of three field research centres of the Health Research Unit of Ghana Health Service established in 1994. KHRC is situated in the middle belt of Ghana in the Brong Ahafo Region. However the work of KHRC has implications for health policy and practice throughout Ghana and Africa. [ Retrieved on 12 DEC 2007 ] Kintampo health research centre was started in 1994 by the late Dr Paul Arthur and provides a base for field epidemiological and other health research in the forest-savannah transition ecological and cultural zone of the country. The Centre continues to operate in the 4 contiguous districts in the Brong Ahafo region namely, Kintampo, Nkoranza, Techiman, and Wenchi, with Kintampo as the headquarters. The Seroconversion project has started and the work is being done in the Offinso district of the Ashanti region, precisely in Akumadan and Nkenkensu towns Our Vision To develop and sustain local and international based health research and development resource centre capable of generating new knowledge and relevant information, regarding priority problems in health systems at the district, national and international level through effective scientific research, training and services aiming at better health and community development To provide and integrate quality health care, health education and biomedical research to improve the health status of less privileged people in the region. Our Mission To serve as a centre of excellence in carrying out relevant field/ clinical epidemiological studies that evaluate the impact of health intervention. Priority Research Areas Malaria epidemiological studies; malaria drug intervention studies and malaria vaccines trials Maternal, child and neonatal studies; incorporating new maternal, child and neonatal intervention studies to help control mortality among these vulnerable group. Micronutrient initiatives: use of “Sprinkles” to control anaemia; use of vitamin A and other micronutrients to control infant/child morbidity/mortality. HIV/AIDS: Evaluating novell approaches that will help improve the use of VCT services as a way of assessing potential HIV cases for early treatment Mental Health research: role of cannabis in the proliferation of schizophrenia; the prevalence of mental health depression among post-partum mothers and the causes; Dementia among the aged and the extent of denial of health support. [ Retrieved on 02-07-07 - http://www.ghana-;khrc.org/aspfiles/aboutkhrc.asp ] |
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| Parent Tree | Health Research Unit |
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| Record last updated on 03 JAN 2008 |