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NIH Health Research Institute reviews institutional development

NIH Health Research Institute reviews institutional development
ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Prof. Dr. Farhan Essa, Member of the Board of Governors of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Dr. Arshad Qaimkhani, Chief Executive Officer of the Sehat Sahulat Programme on Tuesday visited the Health Research Institute (HRI) to review its ongoing activities and research initiatives.
During a meeting with the HRI team, the visiting officials were briefed on the institute’s current activities and institutional priorities.
They shared recommendations on expanding research funding opportunities, strengthening professional skills, improving institutional capacity and promoting the effective translation of research findings into evidence-based policies.
The interaction highlighted the importance of strengthening health research institutions and ensuring that scientific evidence contributes to informed policy making and improved healthcare outcomes

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)