Health research is aimed at addressing knowledge gaps in order to improve health systems and health service delivery. It involves five broad phases: Problem identification; Problem analysis; Formulation of alternatives; Improve practices and procedures; and monitoring and evaluation.

CHAG within the last 5 years have established a Research Unit, an institutional review board, collaboration with external research institutions and conducted couple of research within its network. CHAG over decades have also collected data from its fraternity and need to mine deep learning / insight from the amassed data. Good practices within the network also need to be documented and shared with the globe.

The Research Unit functions are enshrined in the following core values of CHAG: Respect for the dignity of the person, Holistic health care, Creativity and Excellence, Accountability and Transparency.

The Health Research department is a wing of the PPME Directorate. It aims at addressing knowledge gaps in order to improve health systems and health service delivery. It involves five broad phases: Problem identification; Problem analysis; Formulate alternatives; Improve practices and procedures; and monitoring and evaluation of health policies.