REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESEARCH

INTRODUCTION

This unit focuses on understanding the prevalence, risk factors, associations, and interventions related to reproductive health. We also conduct drug trials to develop and evaluate new treatments, aiming to improve reproductive health outcomes.

The Division coordinates reproductive health research to inform health policy and practice in four thematic areas:

  • Maternal-fetal health
  • Infertility
  • Reproductive oncology
  • Family health and contraception

FUNCTIONS

  1. Conduct clinical trials and evaluate tools for reproductive health conditions.
  2. Address reproductive health cancers.
  3. Tackle infertility and develop solutions for fertility and conception.
  4. Establish linkages to support maternal and paternal health.
  5. Provide clinical solutions for managing reproductive health conditions.
  6. Collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other stakeholders to facilitate the rapid transfer of research findings into education and practice.
  7. Secure funding and partnerships for maternal, child, and adolescent health.
  8. Offer consultancy services to relevant bodies for capacity building.