SOMANET Social Science and Medicine Africa Network

SOMA-Net is an African health research network, which aims at promoting the application of social sciences in improving human health and development. SOMA-Net's strategic goal is to develop health social science research capacity and promote development-oriented research that informs and strengthens health development and contributes to global knowledge.

	OUR MISSION
		To establish long-term holistic and sustainable solutions to health in Africa
		By encouraging, facilitating and supporting research which blends social and health science concepts, theories and approaches in defining, analyzing and interpreting health problems
		And developing innovative approaches for health improvement that bring into play all factors that influence the health problem
		With communities and target groups as active partners

GOALS
	Develop, promote and integrate social sciences in health research
	Facilitate and enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions to conduct health social science research (HSS).
	Produce and disseminate advocacy materials on HSS
	Establish media for exchange and dissemination of information on HSS

OUR WORK

PUBLICATIONS

	SOMA-Net Research Book

	SOMANet Brochure

	SOMANet Comprehensive Report 1990-2000

	Biodata

	Biodata-eng1

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