Nexus Health Research Alliance.

Advancing Clinical Research and Health Outcomes

Nexus Health Research Alliance is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening clinical and public health research. By combining scientific rigor, multidisciplinary expertise, and strong institutional partnerships, we aim to produce reliable evidence that drives improvements in patient care, clinical practice, and health policy in low- and middleincome countries and the African region

Our Purpose

Mission

To conduct high-quality, data-driven research that informs clinical decisionmaking and supports the continuous advancement of healthcare services.

Vision

To be recognized as a leader in health research, generating impactful scientific evidence that shapes local clinical guidelines, supports evidence-based practice, health policy, and fosters research capacity for the long term.

Who we are

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Interdisciplinary Excellence

Our diverse expertise spans clinical medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, public health, laboratory sciences, and translational research—bringing together the full spectrum of skills needed to address Africa's complex health challenges.

Clinical Medicine

Expert clinicians driving evidence-based practice

Research Sciences

Pharmacology, epidemiology, and translational research

Public Health

Population health and community-focused interventions

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What We Do

Our current research focus centers on two key areas that build the foundation for comprehensive African-led clinical research.

  1. Retrospective Clinical Studies

    Analyze existing patient records to understand disease burden, risk factors, and outcomes.

    Longitudinal Deep Phenotyping Study

    Comprehensive study tracking patient characteristics and outcomes over time.

Projects

Explore some of our current projects in the research field.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes in Ghana

Taking blood sample from patient for clinical research

Impact of Diabetes on Cardiovascular Disease in Nigeria

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Valvular Heart Disease and Arrhythmia in West Africa (Multicenter Study)

Nexus Health Research Alliance is Bridging This Critical Gap

By centering local expertise, patients, and priorities, we're generating the evidence needed to inform clinical care, shape public health policy, and advance global research equity. Our work ensures that healthcare decisions affecting specific populations are based on research conducted by and for those communities.

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Our Strategic Partners

Building impactful research through collaboration with leading healthcare institutions

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Korlebu Teaching Hospital
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Cardiex Medical Research Center
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Active Insight
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research logo
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
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University of Ghana
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Medical Systems Africa