The National Health Research Development Committee (NHRDC) is a Technical Committee established as a sub-committee of the Council to provide oversight on all health research conducted in Zimbabwe. All health research conducted in Zimbabwe by any individual or institution is required to receive approval of the NHRDC before initiation. The Council/Board may further review, approve or disapprove health research that has been approved or not approved by the NHRDC as appropriate. Members are expected to have interest, knowledge and experience related to the conduct of health research.