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A librarian in Myanmar is modernizing the way of delivering literature to students, a physiotherapist in Ethiopia is finding better ways to treat his patients and a researcher in Zimbabwe is tackling the burden of diabetes. These are just some of the many stories we hear from Research4Life user. Read more below on this page, and discover other stories from the community.

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New nonprofit launched to support Research4Life

Friends of Research4Life, a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the United States, was launched to support the critical mission of Research4Life to enable full participation in the global information environment. Organizations and individuals can now make contributions that directly benefit Research4Life programs.

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Research4Life Appoints New Marketing and Communications Co-Chairs
We are excited to share an update about our goals to contribute to the UN Decade of Action for accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals by increasing research participation from LMICs. Following a call for application and a thorough and thoughtful selection
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This is an infographic. The copy reads: Research4Life in Numbers Research4Life spikes research output by up to 75% in low- and middle-income countries. 11,500 Institutions Registered With R4L’s Portal; 232,000 Resources Available; 125 Low- Middle- Income Countries; 41,000 Journals; 205,000 Books; 160 Databases After Joining R4L 75% Increase Health Science Publishing; 20% Increase In Clinical Trials Uptake; Between 2021 and 2023, we had almost 6 million portal page views; Academic paper output increased by 80–100%. (disclaimer: in the Caribbean, Central Asia, Europe and Latin America) Clinical trial activity rose by up to 35% (disclaimer: East Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa) It is blue with yellow numbers and white text. The graphics are very simple.
First ever Impact Report from Research4Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 2, 2025 We are pleased to announce the publication of our first ever Impact Report “Changing the face of global research”. Designed to show what we’ve achieved, and communicate our hopes for the future of our
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Research4life in 2024- Celebrating impact and championing equity
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As 2024 ends, we celebrate a year of empowering researchers, institutions, and communities with equitable access to knowledge, driving sustainable progress.
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How LUANAR engages students with Research4Life from day one
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LUANAR integrates Research4Life into its curriculum from the first year, equipping students with essential research skills to succeed academically. The university's library team plays a critical role, offering training sessions and digital literacy support to ensure students maximize Research4Life resources. Read more to find out about the impact of this early exposure to Research4Life
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Free COUNTER membership in Research4Life countries
COUNTER is offering free membership to libraries, publishers and related organisations in Research4Life countries. This means that organisations within Research4Life countries can contribute to consultations about the COUNTER code and its further development.
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Hope amid huge budget cuts: Improving research in Malawi
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Felix, a librarian at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi, shares with us how Research4Life is enabling librarians to support students, faculty, and researchers in ways that were once unimaginable. Through workshops and hands-on guidance, Felix is helping researchers access vital information and to conduct impactful studies that have the potential to transform healthcare in Malawi.
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