Geneva, Switzerland · Est. 2026

Where science
meets strategy.

A multi-arm global health institute operating at the intersection of evidence, strategy, learning, and artificial intelligence.

Impact in numbers

38+
Peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals
37
Countries covered in landmark cardiovascular disease research
194
WHO Member States served through technical leadership
156M
Adults surveyed across multi-country STEPS studies

Founded by

Dr Kouamivi Agboyibor

Founder & Scientific Director of Helix Global Institute and Technical Lead, Cardiovascular Disease Management Programme, at WHO Headquarters in Geneva.

With more than 12 years of technical leadership across 194 WHO Member States, Dr Agboyibor brings a rare combination of epidemiological rigour, policy expertise, and implementation experience to every engagement of the institute.

Meet the founder

Selected research

From the NCD Research & Innovation Institute

2026 BMJ Global Health

Overweight and obesity trends across 36 countries in the WHO African Region

Agboyibor K et al.

2025 JACC

Hypertension prevalence and time trends across 37 WHO African Region countries

Agboyibor K et al.

2025 JAMA Cardiology

Determinants and time trends of cardiovascular health across the WHO African Region

Agboyibor K et al.


Work with Helix Global Institute.

Advisory engagements, research partnerships, Evidentia corporate training, and speaking invitations are now open. We serve governments, international organisations, academic institutions, foundations, and the private sector.