Striving for better health through health research in post-conflict Timor-Leste

Abstract

Abstract The Cabinet of Health Research and Development (CHRD) has recently been established as the first health research institute in one of the world's newest nations, Timor-Leste. We discuss the development of this initiative to build health research capacity within the context of Timor-Leste's health system, history and future goals.

Keywords

• Health research
• Timor-Leste
• Research capacity
• Developing country