DR Congo research institute signs health accords
The Institut One Health pour l'Afrique (INOHA) and two national health programs agreed to collaborate on research and public health.
The Institut One Health pour l'Afrique (INOHA), a research and training body at the University of Kinshasa, signed two agreements on Saturday, October 24. INOHA partnered with the National Mental Health Program and the National Dracunculiasis Elimination Program, both under the Ministry of Public Health.
These accords aim to strengthen the link between scientific research and public health initiatives to better address health challenges. Professor Didier Bompangue, INOHA's deputy director, stated the goal is to bridge the gap between researchers and public health services. Dr. Delphin Antwisi, a 'One Health' specialist, believes the partnerships will improve collaboration between scientific institutions and public health administrations.
The agreements intend to promote the use of research findings in decision-making and policy development within the Democratic Republic of Congo. This collaboration seeks to produce data-driven solutions for the population's health needs.
Why it mattersThe agreements will improve the use of research in decision-making and the development of public health policies in the Democratic Republic of Congo.