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About AfriHorn

African-led. Independent. Rooted in the Horn of Africa.

AfriHorn Institute for Health & Research (AIHR) is an African-led, independent health research and capacity-development institute rooted in the Horn of Africa.

AfriHorn works to generate, translate and apply high-quality evidence to address priority health challenges through research, innovation, training, implementation science and strategic partnerships.

The Institute connects researchers, health professionals, laboratories, universities, governments, communities, civil society and development partners to strengthen African research capacity and contribute to healthier people, stronger health systems and more resilient communities.

Our values

What guides our work

  1. 01Scientific integrity
  2. 02African leadership and local ownership
  3. 03Equity and inclusion
  4. 04Community participation
  5. 05Evidence-to-action
  6. 06Innovation
  7. 07Partnership
  8. 08Transparency and accountability
  9. 09Sustainability

Institutional identity

At a glance

AfriHorn is an African-led health research and innovation institute, rooted in the Horn of Africa and working through research, capacity building, partnerships and evidence translation to contribute to better health across Africa.

Official nameAfriHorn Institute for Health & Research
BrandAfriHorn
AcronymAIHR
TaglineResearch for People, Health for Africa
Brand lineEvidence · Innovation · Health · Impact
Geographic identityRooted in the Horn of Africa, with an Africa-wide growth strategy
PositioningAfrican-led research, innovation, capacity building and evidence translation

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