Cochrane South Africa (SA)

Cochrane South Africa (SA) is part of the global, independent Cochrane network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers and people interested in health. Cochrane is a non-profit organisation that prepares and disseminates information (in the form of reviews) on what works and what doesn’t in health care. These reviews enable policy makers, health service providers and the public to make informed decisions about health care.

Vision :
Healthcare decision-making within Africa will be informed by high-quality, timely and relevant research evidence.

Mission :
• To prepare and maintain Cochrane Reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions and diagnostics.
• To train and develop capacity and skills in conducting Cochrane Reviews.
• To promote access to, and the use of best evidence, in healthcare decision-making within Africa.

Goals :
• To increase the number of relevant, high-quality, up-to-date Cochrane Reviews.
• To promote access to Cochrane Reviews and derivative products in countries for which Cochrane SA is the reference Cochrane Centre.
• To promote evidence-based practice and policy, through pro-active management stakeholders.
• To promote the science of research synthesis.
• To promote the optimal functioning and sustainable growth of Cochrane.
• To support and promote clinical trial registration.
• To enhance and improve capacity development and support, through training and mentoring.