Evidence-Led. Africa-Driven. Globally Impactful.
Transforming African Health Systems Through Evidence, Innovation, & Action
HEIR is an African-led public health research organization advancing high-quality evidence, strengthening health systems, and translating research into policies that improve lives across the continent.
Evidence-based tools, datasets, and MEL frameworks accessed by health stakeholders.
Peer-reviewed research and collaborative studies in high-impact international journals.
Strategic health initiatives and community-based research across the region.
Closing the gap between
data, policy, and outcomes.
Health Evidence and Innovation Research (HEIR) exists to generate rigorous scientific evidence and develop innovative public health models.
We support decision-makers with data they can trust. Our work is rooted in African realities and designed to meet global scientific standards.
Evidence Generation
High-quality epidemiological studies and systematic reviews.
Innovation
Scalable digital health tools and MEL frameworks.
Equity
Prioritizing underserved populations and maternal health.
Global Standards
Meeting world-class scientific excellence from Africa.
Our Research Focus Areas
Maternal & Women’s Health
Postpartum mental health, HIV care, reproductive outcomes
Child Health & Development
Immunization, neonatal wellness, early childhood outcomes
Tropical & Infectious Diseases
HIV, TB, Mpox, COVID-19, and emerging threats
Vaccine Equity & Safety
Acceptance, hesitancy, and implementation science
Cardiometabolic & Chronic Diseases
Obesity, diabetes, hypertension
Adolescent Mental Health
Behavioral science, substance use, stigma
Rural & Community Health
Access models for hard-to-reach populations
Oral Health & Epidemiology
Integrating dental health into surveillance
HEIR Mentorship Academy
Investing in Africa’s future research leaders through hands-on training in research design, data analytics (STATA, R, SPSS), and publication strategy.
Learn MoreThe Evidence Hub
A centralized, searchable repository of peer-reviewed publications, datasets, and conference outputs ensuring transparency and accessibility.
Access Repository