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Research activities

Practical research using affluent experiences of field activities

Bureau of International Health Cooperation conducts research necessary for the promotion of effective international health cooperation towards the world without health disparities. Tapping into the strength to have many project sites in developing countries, the Bureau collects and evaluates various knowledge derived from its technical cooperation projects and feedback the results to improve international health.

The researches are mainly conducted using international medicine research and development grant of the NCGM. They focus on three major areas: disease control, maternal and child health and health system strengthening.

The Bureau intends to create an enabling environment in which global knowledge is effectively and efficiently developed. It also makes efforts to establish research methods that balance scientific rigor and flexibility to adapt to developing country settings.

Major research areas

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