GRAS-Sabou HDSS

Established in January 2008, the Groupe de Recherche Action en Santé (GRAS) is an internationally renowned private legal research institute situated in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, renowned internationally. The institute operates under an official license from the Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation of Burkina Faso. The surveillance site of the Institute which is located at Sabou district, is an hour's drive from Ouagadougou and covers a total population of 120,000.

Serving as a platform for collaboration, expertise exchange, and skill enhancement, the GRAS strives for excellence in advancing human health, conducting high-quality research aligned with international standards to inform policy decisions and promote ongoing improvements in population health and therefore is engaged in an ISO9001 accreditation process. Over the years, GRAS has fostered enduring partnerships with various health, academic, pharma and research entities, both nationally and internationally, solidifying its position as a key player in the field of health research. GRAS is highly committed to protecting the environment and therefore put emphasis in the use of Green Energy throughout
its research activities.