Setting health systems research priorities for Afghanistan: an application of the child health and nutrition research initiative (CHNRI) methodology to set a roadmap to 2030.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Afghanistan's health system has faced considerable challenges since the Taliban takeover in 2021, leaving the population vulnerable to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Research to illuminate the current functioning of the health system and approaches for strengthening its key components is critically needed to address imminent and evolving health needs of the Afghan people.

Methods

A health systems' research agenda for Afghanistan that uses a systematic and evidence-based wisdom of the crowds' approach has yet to be developed. Using the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative methodology, this study identifies the top 20 health systems' research priorities among experienced Afghanistan health researchers. Priorities were also considere

SUBMITTER: El Baz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature