Research and Consultancy
Research is one of the core functions of the University aiming at generation and advancement of knowledge. MUHAS is one of the major institutions undertaking health research in the country and the research results generated have provided valuable evidence-based information for guiding the management, control and prevention of major diseases.
Currently, there are 37 major research links at MUHAS involving bilateral collaborations. The research policy of the University targets major health issues including; HIV and AIDS, Malaria, reproductive health, health systems research and traditional medicine. Research at MUHAS is undertaken by staff and students, particularly those pursuing postgraduate training.
At MUHAS the Directorate of Research and Publications (DRP) is charged with the responsibility of promoting, coordinating and monitoring research. The Directorate is assisted in its functions by the Senate Research and Publication Committee. The committee draws representatives from all Schools and institutes and other stakeholders. With the transformation of the institution into a full-fledged University the research activities will inevitably increase. However, the capacity of the DRP to manage the increasing research activities is limited and there is therefore a need to strengthen the Directorate.
Research at MUHAS has been generally donor dependent and the Government support over a number of years has been less than 2%. However the Government has continued to provide 100% of salaries of the University staff and costs of the institutional infrastructure and facilities, which is a significant contribution in terms of the total research costs. Given the importance of research the Government has the responsibility to increase research funding for the University in order to encourage undertaking the relevant research for national development
MUHAS maintains links and collaborations with various partners locally and internationally. The links involve international organizations in which 
The school of Nurse Teachers in collaboration with School of Nursing all operating under MUHAS are announcing a short course on Teaching Methodology for Educational and Health Care Professionals to be conducted at MUHAS from 
The Directorate of Library Services - MUHAS is announcing a short course on organization of knowledge: Classification, Cataloguing & Subject Analysis to be conducted at MUHAS from 
The University Library is the largest national collection of health/medical resources materials. Its main function is to provide Library documentation services to support health/ medical services, research and teaching at the University.
The University provides ICT services to academic staff, students, researchers and administrative staff. These services include e-mail services, internet services, telephone services, ICT training services, consultancy services,. 
MUHAS Alumni section aims to take a leading role in the promotion of active leadership in the community by fostering interaction among the alumni, in the student community, families, friends and industry.
