The International Journal of Health Research and Development (IJHRD) is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of original research papers and articles in all aspects of Health Research and Development.

Health research is multidimensional and can be categorized by the field of research, such as biomedical, clinical, health services, population and public health. Research in the social sciences, environmental protection, biological science and technology, various branches of engineering, nanotechnology, agriculture and food, information and communications technologies (ICT) and other areas can also be characterized as health research to the extent that they have health-related applications.

IJHRD is a tool that can produce the knowledge needed to develop new diagnostics, therapies and technologies, as well as improvements in health care, policy making, system development and service integration. As well, the needs and priorities of the health system create demand for the knowledge, products and services produced by health research and innovation. These close links will enhance the health system, create economic development opportunities and improve health outcomes.