Impact of the Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance (LPHA)
The Lancet Palestinian Health Alliance (LPHA) is a network of Palestinian, regional and international researchers who are committed to the highest standards of scientific research in describing, analyzing and evaluating health care of Palestinians, through their scientific publications and developing evidence-based policies that promotes health practices and work against the Israeli occupation’s violations towards Palestinians basic rights.
The alliance organizes many training programs stemming from research, after determining the local needs using advanced scientific methods. The training programs target researchers and those interested in learning research methods specifically in the field of public and community health. On the other hand, the Institute in cooperation with regional partners such as the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University in Beirut, organizes an annual conference hosting researchers from different regions of the world to document the Palestinian experience from a scientific perspective This allows Birzeit University to be one of the most influential academic institutions in making policies related to developing public and community health for the Palestinians.
The number of participants in the Lancet annual conference ranges from 200-350. The Institute has gained high confidence which has allowed the Lancet project to possess a steering committee that consists of Palestinian academics, in addition to regional and international researchers from universities including King’s College, Imperial College, Cambridge University, and the American University of Beirut.
Research project with King’s College London
The research project tackles various topics on women’s health, epidemics and diseases, mental and community health. The institute’s research work includes important partnerships with the faculty of Health Sciences in Beirut, King Hussein Health Center in Jordan, specialized centers in Britain, and Hasitip University in Turkey. These partnerships encourage the exchange of research visits and developing studies based on scientific background.
Research project in coordination with the International Development Research Center-IDRC
The research studies the conditions of female Palestinians in refugee camps in Jordan and the West Bank. Supported by UNRWA, the study examines the relationship between iron deficiency anemia and the reproductive and mental health of women.
