General information:
ANPHI (Afghanistan National Public Health Institute) is the academic and intellectual body of MoPH establised on 1963. ANPHI develops capacities of Human Resources for public health; coordinates and conduct researches; gathers, and analyzes health data and synthesizes required health information for making and advocating decisions, policies and plans; to improve the quality of health system performance and attain the long term goals of the MoPH. Specific Terms of Reference of the Institute is to:
1. Design, coordinate, organize and conduct public health related courses and workshops, on health management, PHC, Epidemiology, diseases surveillance, HMIS and monitoring and evaluation with the assistance of national and international relevant entities.
2. Design, conduct and coordinate high quality research, studies and surveys to measure impact of the programs and health services provided,
3. Facilitate implementation of needed research by partners through IRB (Institutional Review Board) to prevent duplications and ensure approved standards and effectiveness by leading and coordinating these studies, and ensures that all research conducted in the health sector are ethically and technically sound,
4. Ensure proper analysis of data and syntheses of required information for leadership of the ministry and managers in national level for making and advocating decisions, policies and plans,
5. Develops policies, strategies and guidelines for health promotion for MoPH and health related programs in the country, and assists and moniyor governmental and non-governmental organizations to increase their capacity and effective implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines in this field. Promote the health of the people through reaching the community to influence positive lifestyle changes,
6. Based on the availed information and public health situation in Afghanistan; technically assists DG Policy & Planning and other relevant MoPH departments in designing, revision and development of the policies and strategies.
