mission
To provide sustainable solutions to major health problems across our planet,
by forging synergies between disciplines, health care delivery, research and education. The focus of the institute will be on research, education and policy advice in the context of improving health and the delivery of health care.
Keywords in fulfilling this mission
Pragmatism Solving real problems in the real world in the most realistic and expeditious manner.
Boldness Daring to take large steps (in a rational and structured manner), instead of the traditional approaches to problems, which tend to focus on part of the whole and, at best, lead to slow progress and partial solutions.
Interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity Looking at and tackling problems with multidisciplinary teams, moving beyond arbitrary boundaries, resulting in enhancement of the relevance and quality of the research and in comprehensive solutions.
Innovation Studying novel interventions and breaking out of the traditional cycle of studying more of the same.
Partnerships Building upon strong relations with institutions across the globe, enabling local needs assessment and capacity building, complementarity and joint activities in research and education.
Prevention Focus on prevention of morbidity and mortality by intervening at an early age (focus on youth) and stage. The latter applies to both individuals and populations.
Reciprocity Knowledge and expertise are exchanged, from North-to-North, North-to-South, South-to-North, and South-to-South.