Institute of
Health Research
and Development

About Us

About IIHRD

The Institute of Health Research and Development (IIHRD), affiliated with the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, is a pioneering hybrid research and implementation institution committed to advancing healthcare innovation in Nigeria and Africa.

IIHRD is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of health knowledge, enhancing patient care, and driving impactful healthcare solutions through research, technical assistance, advocacy, policy development, implementation science, and health systems strengthening.

Partnering with local communities, academic institutions, governmental bodies, and global organizations, IIHRD fosters collaboration to address critical health challenges. A key priority is the training and development of the next generation of African scientists, ensuring sustainable progress in health research and innovation.

IIHRD integrates population studies, basic and translational sciences, social sciences, and clinical research to address pressing health and development challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

Vision

To be Africa's leading hub for excellence in health research and innovation.

Mission

To build and sustain an environment for translational, interdisciplinary health research that inspires education and outreach across the communities we serve.

Core Values

Excellence

Ethics

Integrity

Innovation

Competence

Collaboration

Leadership Team

Advisory Committee

Dr. Christie Akwaowo

Dr. Christie Akwaowo

Director, IIHRD

Coordinator, Health Systems and Research Hub

Dr. Ekong Udoh

Dr. Ekong Udoh

Deputy Director, IIHRD

Coordinator, Centre for Child and Adolescent Health

Dr. Inyang Etoh

Dr. Inyang Etoh

Coordinator

Centre for Reproductive and Maternal Health

Dr. Anyiekere Ekanem

Dr. Anyiekere Ekanem

Coordinator

Centre for Infectious Disease Research

Prof. Eyo Ekpe

Prof. Eyo Ekpe

Coordinator

Centre for Surgical Excellence and Innovations

Dr. Ekuma Aganthem

Dr. Ekuma Aganthem

Coordinator

Centre for Basic Clinical and Translational Research

EU

Prof. Ekamem Uwemedimbuk

Coordinator

Centre for NCDs and Cancer Research

Collaborators

Mount Royal UniversityCentre for Research and Development, UniuyoFutureFit Innovation LabeHealthCentre for Computational Intelligence, UniuyoUniversity of LeedsCentre for International Scholars, Uniuyo