About Us
Advancing Health Research in Low-Income Countries
The West African Institute for Applied Health Research – WAFERs is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to research and training in applied health research and related fields. Guided by an international board of advisors and trustees, it focuses on addressing public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries through innovative health research.
WHO ARE WE
We advance equitable healthcare by driving evidence-based innovations, research, and partnerships to strengthen health systems in low- and middle-income countries.
WHY WE DO IT
To turn the best evidence and technology into lasting solutions that make health and education work better for everyone.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the game changer for basic services – including health and education using best available evidence and technology in West-Africa.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make basic services, health, and education especially, more effective using best available evidence and technology within the evidence ecosystem.
At WAFERs, we use Health technology to promote global health, research and getting research into practice for policy makers, clinicians, and healthcare consumers. WAFERs uses community participation in its projects to promote systematisation, ownership and sustainability
Patient-Centred Approach to Multimorbidity Care in Africa
Joint Implementation of Guidelines for Osteoarthritis in West Africa (Jigsaw Africa)
Age-Friendly Community Initiative
Building a Healthier Workforce: Tackling Burnout Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria
WHAT WE DO
We strengthen health systems and advance equitable care by transforming evidence into action. Our work spans training, consultation, health communication, advocacy, and guideline development to address pressing public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Through collaboration, innovation, and community participation, we bridge the gap between research and practice to improve lives and build resilient, people-centred healthcare for the future.
INITIATIVES
Where Research Meets Real-World Change
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 provides accurate and engaging information to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health.
Advocacy
WAFERs works to influence stakeholders across all levels in Africa, especially Nigeria to commit resources and enact policies that stimulate the development of structured guidelines and recommendations on Osteoarthritis and other morbidities. These guidelines should ensure that healthcare facilities are affordable and accessible.
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