What we are studying.
Our research agenda is deliberately focused. We investigate the questions that have the highest practical impact on how allied health professionals work, are trained, and are retained across Africa.
JOHESU Industrial Action & Healthcare Continuity in Nigeria
The first CAAHRAD-published research abstract. An evidence-based examination of allied health workforce strikes, their systemic causes, and their measurable impact on healthcare delivery in the Nigerian public health sector. Published in AFRIHEALTH Magazine, 2026.
EHR Implementation Readiness Among Allied Health Staff in Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals
A scoping study examining the technical literacy, institutional readiness, and change management factors that predict successful electronic health record adoption by allied health professionals in Nigeria's tertiary hospital system.
Allied Health's Role in Africa's Digital Health Transition: A Policy Analysis
A policy-oriented analysis of how allied health professionals are — and are not — incorporated into national digital health strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa, with recommendations for more inclusive implementation frameworks.
Training Infrastructure for Medical Laboratory Scientists in West Africa
An audit of training capacity, curriculum quality, and continuing professional development availability for medical laboratory scientists across West Africa — identifying gaps and recommending scalable solutions.
Task-Shifting and the Allied Health Workforce: Implications for Primary Care in Nigeria
An investigation into how task-shifting policies interact with the allied health workforce — examining workload, scope of practice boundaries, and the unintended consequences of under-resourced primary care systems.
Point-of-Care Technology Adoption in Resource-Limited Laboratory Settings
A mixed-methods study of how point-of-care diagnostic technologies are being adopted — or rejected — in under-resourced laboratory environments across Nigeria, with lessons for procurement and deployment strategy.