Centres The Health Systems and Research Hub

The Health Systems and Research Hub

Overview

Welcome to the Health Systems Research Hub (HSRH), a leading center within the Institute of Health Research and Development (IIHRD). At HSRH, we are committed to advancing scientific knowledge and breaking new ground in health research through cutting-edge methodologies and digital innovations. Our interdisciplinary team of forward-thinking researchers are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthcare by integrating advanced technologies like medical decision support systems, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) into our work.

HSRH is deeply involved in implementation research across critical fields such as health economics, maternal and child health, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and infectious diseases. We collaborate closely with practitioners, policymakers, and communities to develop evidence-based policy solutions that transform healthcare delivery, administration, and outcomes.

Through applied research projects, educational initiatives, and effective knowledge translation, HSRH is dedicated to driving meaningful change in healthcare, both locally and globally.

Vision

To create disruptive innovations for health systems, shaping the future of global health.

Mission

To revolutionize health systems through rigorous research, digital innovation, and strategic collaboration, creating sustainable improvements to healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes across diverse health fields.

Core Values

Passion and Positivity — we bring energy and optimism to every challenge we take on.
Boldness and Persistence — we pursue difficult questions and stay the course.
Innovation and Integrity — we hold our research to the highest ethical and scientific standards.
Collaboration and Empathy — we work in partnership with the communities we serve.

Culture

At HSRH, we foster a culture that encourages risk-taking and interdisciplinary collaboration. We celebrate curiosity, reward rigorous thinking, and invest in growing the next generation of health systems researchers.

Projects

Digital Health — Fetos App

2023

In collaboration with Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada, the Health Systems Research Hub is developing a mobile Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) to diagnose and manage febrile illnesses for frontline health workers.