Formalized in August 2023, our Research & Training subsidiary is a dedicated hub for innovation, where our SHM subsidiaries, employees, teams, and experts, external partners, can harness their creativity, knowledge, and curiosity to explore new frontiers in their respective fields.
Contact us at research@shm.or.tz and training@shm.or.tz
Vision
To become a reputable center of excellence for discovery research and training to address the challenges of chronic diseases in the country.
Mission
To provide the highest standards of medical training and undertake high-quality research services to improve the quality of treatment to the community in the country.
Commitment
Deepening our impact, accelerating discoveries, and fostering collaboration, and empowering individuals and organizations within the research community.
1. Promoting Research & Medical Training excellence: We aim to provide our employees with the resources, guidance, and infrastructure to engage in high-quality research endeavours, and to develop innovative, interdisciplinary training programs for diverse medical cadres and facilitate learning platforms such as round table discussions with expertise on key health topics.
2. Addressing Challenges in the Healthcare and Education Sector: By conducting research projects within our organization, we have the unique opportunity to address specific challenges and opportunities that are directly relevant to the operations in the healthcare and education sector. This ensures our solutions are tailor-made and effective.
3. Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: R&T will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling our experts to pool their knowledge and work together on innovative projects that have the potential to drive our industry forward.
4. Influence Healthcare Policies. To engage in policy advocacy using research findings to involve and influence policymakers for impactful healthcare policies.
5. Enhance Medical Research. To initiate collaborative research initiatives focusing on critical healthcare areas including Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Emergency Medicine to identify gaps and best practices to enhance health service responses ensuring a better quality of care and improved patient outcomes.
Objectives
Research Programs
These programs aim to encourage, support, and empower research and research-related activities of our employees and experts. We collaborate with local and international experts, and our staff and subsidiaries in conducting a wide range of innovative research projects for academic and other purposes.
Interested in conducting research?
Send us an email at research@shm.or.tz
Recent Publications from SHM:
1. Metformin for the prevention of diabetes among people with HIV and either impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes) in Tanzania: a Phase II randomised placebo-controlled trial.
[Anupam Garrib· Sokoine Kivuyo · Katie Bates · Kaushik Ramaiya · Duolao Wang · Edna Majaliwa · Rehema Simbauranga · Godbless Charles · Erik van Widenfelt · Huanyan Luo · Uazman Alam · Mofat J. Nyirenda · Shabbar Jafar · Sayoki Mfnanga· on behalf of the META trial team (2023).]
2. Implementing Innovative Approaches to Improve Health Care Delivery Systems for Integrating Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Using Tuberculosis and Diabetes as a Model in Tanzania.
[Mpagama, S.G.; Byashalira, K.C.; Chamba, N.G.; Heysell, S.K.; Alimohamed, M.Z.; Shayo, P.J.; Kalolo, A.; Chongolo, A.M.; Gitige, C.G.; Mmbaga, B.T.; Nyanda E. Ntinginya , Jan-Willem C. Alffenaar, Ib C. Bygbjerg , Troels Lillebaek , Dirk L. Christensen and Kaushik L. Ramaiya. (2023)]
3. Massive spontaneous subdural hemorrhage mimicking dural venous thrombosis in a sickle cell adolescent, a rare case report.
[Hilary Chipongo, Abizer Sarkar, Kenan Bosco, Esmail Sangey. (2024)]
Our Research & Training subsidiary continues to collaborate on pioneering research projects with international organizations, reinforcing our commitment to advancing healthcare on a global scale.
Meet your Facilitators
Prof Kaushik Ramaiya
RnT Convener
Dr Magreth Mbena
Program Officer
Kinari Swali
Administration Officer
Collaborate with us today!