About us
The Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) brings together civil society organizations, research institutions, academia, and the private sector to advocate for an enabling policy environment that promotes research, innovation, and access to high-impact products and technologies in Kenya.
Our Vision
Saving Lives Through Health Research, Development, and Innovation
our mission
To catalyze action on health R&D through coordinated advocacy efforts to facilitate access to safe and efficacious health products technologies and innovations to communities in Africa
Advocacy Across the Full R&D Value Chain
CHReaD works at the intersection of policy, science, and community to ensure Africa’s health priorities are funded, researched, and translated into accessible innovations
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Funding and Investments in Health R&D
Advancing sustainable and equitable financing mechanisms to strengthen Africa’s health research and innovation ecosystem.
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Equitable Access to Quality & Efficacious HPTs
Promoting equitable access to medicines, technologies, diagnostics, and health innovations for communities across Africa.
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Policy and Regulatory Harmonization
Driving evidence informed policies and strategic advocacy to accelerate impactful health research and development across the continent.
How we contribute to
advancing Africa’s Health R&D Agenda
CHReaD advocates for increased domestic investment in Health Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I), including the realization of Kenya’s commitment to allocate 2% of GDP to R&D under the STI Act 2013. We champion increased Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM), sustainable and innovative financing mechanisms, and enhanced Official Development Assistance (ODA) to strengthen locally driven innovation ecosystems. Our work aligns with the African Union’s STISA-2034 and Agenda 2063 frameworks to advance Africa’s scientific sovereignty, health security, and sustainable development.
CHReaD advances efficient, transparent, and harmonized policy and regulatory systems that accelerate access to safe, high-quality health technologies. We support regional regulatory harmonization and advocate for accountable, streamlined processes that remove bottlenecks in research, innovation, and technology approval pathways.
CHReaD supports the strengthening of policymakers, researchers, institutions, and innovators to enhance evidence-informed decision-making and drive impactful health innovation. Through collaboration, research translation, and ecosystem partnerships, we contribute to building resilient African scientific leadership aligned with continental priorities for innovation and health systems transformation
CHReaD promotes accountability in the implementation of health RD&I policies, financing commitments, and governance frameworks. We track progress, amplify stakeholder engagement, and advocate for measurable action to ensure commitments translate into equitable health outcomes, stronger innovation systems, and long-term public impact across Africa.
Join Africa's premier Health R&D Movement
Your membership amplifies Africa’s voice on the global stage and connects you to the networks shaping the continent’s health future.
A unified advocacy platform
Join a coalition that gives members a stronger collective voice to influence policy, investment, and action on health research and development.
Access to shared expertise & resources
Become part of a network where organizations combine technical knowledge, experience, and tools to advance common goals more effectively.
Stronger visibility for shared priorities
Work through a platform that helps amplify your organization’s message and push health R&D higher on political and public agendas.
Access to information & collaboration
Stay connected to timely intelligence, emerging evidence, and partnerships that strengthen advocacy, learning, and coordinated action.
CHReaD welcomes institutions, organizations, networks, and individuals committed to advancing health research and development across Africa and beyond. We invite researchers, advocates, professionals, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and partners to join our growing coalition.
- Inclusive Membership: Membership is open to both registered organizations and individuals aligned with CHReaD’s mission and values.
- Global Community: We welcome members from Kenya, across Africa, and around the world.
- Voluntary Participation: Engagement within CHReaD is voluntary, collaborative, and designed to foster meaningful partnerships and shared learning.
- Diverse Expertise: Our coalition brings together voices from research, policy, advocacy, innovation, academia, media, and community engagement.
- Transparent Review Process: Applications are reviewed using clear selection criteria to ensure alignment with CHReaD’s objectives and strategic vision.
Become part of CHReaD and contribute to shaping the future of health research, innovation, and advocacy in Africa.
Regular Membership
For NGO's, CSO's. FBO's. CBO's Academic & Research institutes and for profit organizations
Associate Membership
for Individual professionals or entrepreneurs
fellows network
for CHReaD Alumni who want to contribute experience and technical insight.
advisory group
Distinguished individuals appointed to provide guidance and advice
Student
For recognized university groups/clubs
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