What are the opportunities for health informatics research collaboration between South Sudan and international institutions?

Several international institutions actively seek research partners in South Sudan, including the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the University of Oslo (which develops DHIS2). SSHIA can facilitate introductions to these institutions. The key is to approach collaborations as equal partnerships where South Sudan researchers contribute local knowledge and data access, not just as data collection sites for international researchers.

The WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and the Wellcome Trust both fund health research in South Sudan and offer capacity-building grants for researchers from low-income countries. SSHIA can provide guidance on applying for these grants.