Centre for African Allied Health Research and Advanced Development
CAAHRAD is a leading research and policy advisory institute focused exclusively on the allied health professions — the backbone of diagnostics and rehabilitation in Africa.
Addressing the Invisible Nucleus of Healthcare
While medical doctors and nurses receive substantial institutional and public advocacy, the allied health workforce — including medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, radiographers, and nutritionists — forms the nucleus of diagnostic and therapeutic medicine.
CAAHRAD was established to bridge the systemic gap in research, advocacy, and regulatory support for these professionals, ensuring that policymakers, unions, and health ministries make decisions backed by solid evidence.
"The invisibility of allied health professionals during salary negotiations and strikes damages diagnostic continuity. We exist to provide the data that changes this conversation."
— CAAHRAD Co-Founder & DirectorOur Core Pillars
Evidence-Based Allied Health Research
Conducting rigorous research on workforce demographics, compensation, strike cycles, and institutional conditions across West Africa.
Health Systems Advisory & Governance
Providing data-driven counsel to state ministries of health, private networks, and unions to streamline allied health resources.
Professional Education & Coalition Building
Designing and delivering accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to elevate clinical practice standards.
Operational Leadership
Ayokunle
Directing strategic alliances, governmental relations, and institutional development across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Taraba State University
Leveraging clinical laboratory infrastructure and academic research panels to run field studies and compile workforce data.