01359nas a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001653009200042100001000134700001500144245011300159300000700272490000600279520094000285       2016                            d10aFunctional national health research systems; Universal health coverage; Health strategy1 aOta M1 aKirigia JM00aResearch for health strategy to buttress pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals in the African region.  a360 v33 a<p>Evidence from scientific research is one of the major factors required to progressing toward the goal of ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can access quality health services needed without being forced into poverty (i.e., Universal Health Coverage). However, research is yet to be given the required high priority in addressing the health needs by many countries in the African Region. To guide countries in establishing the fundamental elements that facilitate health research, a new research for health strategy for the African Region that was developed by the World Health Organization was adopted in 2015. The aim of the strategy is to strengthen the National Health Research Systems (NHRS) that create an enabling policy environment for conduct and utilization of research. This strategy will not only guide countries in strengthening their NHRS but will also help partners in identifying areas requiring their support.</p>