Author/Authors :
ocket, sakina minister of public health - direction des études et de la programmation, Niger , doudou, maimouna halidou université libre de bruxelles - ecole de santé publique, Belgique , gagara, magagi world health organisation - service des maladies infectieuses, Niger , weber, lilas université libre de bruxelles - ecole de santé publique, belgique , labat, aline université libre de bruxelles - ecole de santé publique, Belgique , jassen, willy coopération technique belge, Niger , dramaix, michelle université libre de bruxelles - ecole de santé publique, Belgique
Abstract :
Background: The main challenge facing the health system is to offer Nigerien population quality care in a spirit of equity and social justice. Research, along with other management activities, must be seen as an essential function in our health systems. The objectives of this study were to analyze the situation of health research by collecting all information related to the functioning of health research in Niger. Methods: A literature review was conducted to list top-level institutions in charge of health research and research teams working in the areas of health, during the period 1950-2013. Only health researchers who produced articles, memories, theses or research report were approached by this survey in October-November 2013. Three approaches have been used: the interview with researchers’ on-site, responses on a questionnaire by e-mail, phone calls and on site publications of research as PubMed. Results: There are not enough publications of articles from health research in Niger. The number of publications varied from 50 in 1960 to 35 in 2000. 78 Health researchers were identified, 39 (50.7%) of them were principal authors. Most articles published were initiated by an institution in developed countries, as well as by the funders. Conclusion: Health research activities in Niger need to improve in order to effectively contribute to the well-being and development of the country.
