The rational and transparent setting of priorities for investment into health research is therefore becoming an essential part of research planning [2] [3] [4] . Usefulness of prioritization, irrespective of its methodology, has been demonstrated by several research groups [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] . Prioritization can provide directions for future resource allocation and strategic planning at different levels (institutional, regional, national or international) and act as a platform for inter-disciplinary debate involving decision-makers, researchers, clinicians and the general public [8, 12] .