As the academic year begins in many countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching its Early Access to Research program, which has been proven to significantly improve access to scientific knowledge in low- and middle-income countries. is celebrating. A World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) study revealed that institutions published up to 75% more health science publications after joining Hinari.
Founded in 2002, Hinari provides open access to a variety of journals, e-books, and other resources in multiple languages to support researchers and students at non-profit institutions such as universities and public research institutes. We are aiming for This is the flagship program of the Health Sciences-focused Research4Life (R4L) initiative.
Research institutions in the Caribbean, Central Asia, Europe, and Latin America have benefited the most from Hinari in creating new scientific knowledge, with academic publication production in these regions increasing by 80-100% .
The report also highlights that participation in international clinical trials has increased by more than 20% through Hinari. Across East Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, enrollment in these trials has increased by up to 35%. The access to literature provided by Hinari also impacts clinical care and provides an online resource for libraries.
“Hinari continues to play an important role, especially in low- and middle-income countries, by providing access to health science publications, strengthening research capacity and improving clinical trials,” the WHO said. said lead researcher Dr. Jeremy Farrar. “Hinari will facilitate the creation of even more impactful health research by expanding global access to knowledge.”
Hinari’s impact is particularly pronounced in regions where access to the latest research is limited. Institutions using Hinari report not only improved academic output, but also an enhanced ability to participate in global research networks, contribute to scientific advancement, and inform policy decisions that lead to better health outcomes. I’m doing it.
Additionally, Hinari’s impact is also felt in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), with access to a diverse research library paving the way for innovative applications in patient detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and overall health management. It’s open.
Looking at the impact at the country level, in Sudan, access to research through Hinari has helped researchers and policy makers inform the development of health policies and strategies to combat diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis. It’s done.
“It exposes us to the international research community. With just a click, we have access to high-quality international publications,” said Gamal Karafala Mohamed Ali, Director General of the Sudan Central Medical Supplies Corporation said the doctor. “As a policy maker, I use the research published in Hinari to formulate research-based policies.”
WHO remains committed to expanding the coverage of the Hinari Program and enabling more institutions around the world to benefit from this important resource. Improving health globally by closing knowledge gaps and connecting research and science to practice.
To learn more about the Hinari program and its impact, visit https://www.research4life.org/about/programs/hinari/.
