Frequently Asked
Questions
General
What is GRESS?
GRESS (Health Sciences Research and Study Group) is a Cameroonian non-profit organisation established on 1 October 2025. We are dedicated to improving the health of people in Cameroon and the wider sub-region through three main pillars: health promotion, scientific research and the training of healthcare staff. Our motto, “Innovation – Validation – Application”, reflects our unique translational approach, which ensures that our research has a tangible impact on the ground.
Where is GRESS’s head office located?
Our head office is located in Obala, opposite the District Hospital, in the Lékié Department, Central Region, Republic of Cameroon. This strategic location facilitates our collaboration with public health organisations and ensures we are close to the communities we serve.
What is GRESS’s operational area?
GRESS operates primarily in three health districts: Obala, Sa’a and Monatélé, covering a total population of approximately 307,821 people. However, our vision extends to the whole of Cameroon and the Central African sub-region, particularly with regard to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
What are GRESS’s values?
Our core values are:
- Scientific excellence: methodological rigour in all our research
- Integrity and ethics: adherence to ethical principles and professional standards
- Collaboration: strategic, multi-sector partnerships
- Innovation: creative solutions tailored to local health challenges
- Social impact: tangible benefits for the communities we serve
- Community engagement: working closely with and involving local people
How is GRESS funded?
GRESS is funded from several sources:
- Grants from national and international partners
- Donations and bequests from individuals and organisations
- Management fees from projects funded by donors
- Membership fees from active members (25,000 FCFA per year)
- Contributions from benefactor members
Services
What types of training does GRESS offer?
GRESS organises several types of accredited training courses aimed at healthcare staff, researchers and community workers:
- Health research methodology (5 days)
- Biostatistics and data analysis (5 days) using SPSS, R and Stata
- The One Health approach (3 days)
- Management of STIs and HIV/AIDS (3 days)
- Management of chronic diseases (4 days)
- Epidemiological surveillance (3 days)
- Infection prevention and control (2 days)
- Scientific writing and publication (3 days)
All our training courses lead to certificates signed by the President and the Executive Director. We also offer bespoke training programmes for partner organisations.
How can I get involved in research projects?
To get involved in our research projects, you can:
- Become an active member: join GRESS to get involved in our ongoing projects
- Apply to become an associate researcher: contact us with your CV and areas of expertise
- Take part as a volunteer: join our field teams
- Take up an internship: health sciences students can undertake supervised internships
Our Scientific and Technical Committee assesses and approves all our research protocols in accordance with international standards, with systematic ethical approval.
Does GRESS offer screening and treatment services?
Yes, GRESS regularly organises systematic screening and care programmes for:
- Infectious diseases: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, malaria, STIs
- Chronic diseases: diabetes, high blood pressure, cancers (cervical, breast, prostate)
- Zoonotic diseases: rabies, brucellosis, bovine tuberculosis
We work closely with public health facilities (district hospitals, integrated health centres) to ensure that patients who test positive are referred and monitored. Our mobile units also operate in rural and peri-urban areas.
How can I get technical support from GRESS for my health centre?
GRESS provides technical and logistical support to community health facilities through:
- The supply of medical equipment and consumables
- The refurbishment and equipping of treatment rooms
- The provision of qualified staff
- Technical supervision and guidance
- Ongoing staff training
- Support for health data management
To benefit from this support, please contact us at gress.research@gmail.com to discuss your specific needs and the terms of collaboration.
How can I become a GRESS partner?
GRESS establishes strategic partnerships with various organisations. The types of partnerships include:
- Research partnerships: joint projects, co-publications, sharing of expertise
- Training partnerships: joint organisation, exchange of trainers
- Operational partnerships: implementation of interventions, sharing of resources
- Financial partnerships: project funding, resource mobilisation
Whether you are a healthcare institution, a university, a donor, an NGO or a company (CSR), please contact us to explore opportunities for collaboration aligned with our shared objectives.
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Get in touch with us!
Our Adress
Opposite Obala District Hospital
Obala, Lékié Department
Call us
(+237) 661 71 07 84
(+237) 677 31 37 98
Send us an E-mail
gress.research@gmail.com