Advancing Health Research in Low-Income Countries”
The West African Institute for Applied Health Research – WAFERs is a chartered as a non-profit organisation for research and training applied health research and related subjects. It is being administered by an international board of advisors and trustees.
OUR FOCUS
Training and consultation services
We are dedicated to building the capacity of healthcare professionals across Africa. This will be done in collaboration with the organization’s team to support program improvement work. To every service we offer; novel ideas, implementation strategies for sustainability, technical expertise, and innovative solutions.
Health Communication
Health communication is key in raising awareness, promoting good health seeking behaviors, and debunking misconceptions on health-related issues. At WAFERs, health communication tool providesaccurate and engaging information to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health.
Advocacy
WAFERs work to influence stakeholders across all levels in Africa, especially Nigeria to commit resources and enact policies to stimulate the development of structured guidelines and recommendations on Osteoarthritis and other morbidities in healthcare facilities, ensuring that they are affordable and accessible.