​​​​​​​​Projects

We are promoting research that spans from the ‘neuron to neighborhood’.  In other words, the Institute is mobilizing brain science and research to meet individual and societal mental health needs and well-being in East Africa and Central/South Asia through hubs in Nairobi, Kenya and Karachi, Pakistan, respectively. ​​

mHEALTH INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE PSYCHIATRIC COUNSELLING SKILLS

mPareshan App: an mHealth intervention to improve psychiatric counseling skills of Lady Health Workers in a rural Pakistani district

SUICIDE DEATH ESTIMATES IN NAIROBI

Data from this study will guide public policy and targeted interventions to prevent suicide deaths in Nairobi and potentially in other parts of Kenya.

UZIMA-DS

Utilizing Health Information for Meaningful Impact in East Africa through Data Science

ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF DEMENTIA IN KENYA

The main goal is to understand the attitudes and perceptions towards dementia among dementia patients, their caregivers and healthcare providers at AKUHN.

IMPROVING PROGRESS TOWARDS HEALTH & HEALTH RELATED SDG's

Building a Consortium to Address Complex Challenges Influencing Human Health to improve progress towards health and health-related SDGs