Access methods may vary depending on your institution's setup:
: The biggest update is the formal assurance that the programme will continue. Multiple sources, including announcements at various universities, confirm that access will continue "at least until 2025". Specifically, access to Research4Life resources has been confirmed by many institutions well into 2025, with some stating access will be available "at least until the end of 2025". In a significant update for the 2025/2026 period, the Poltava State Medical University (PSMU) library announced in April 2026 that researchers have access to the Research4Life resource that will continue in 2025 (italics ours; note: the announcement's date vs. its content suggests access was expected to persist). This underscores that the programme's commitment has been extended and remains active for the foreseeable future.
If your system allows it, change your password to something secure but memorable. Beware of Scams: Only use the official who.int portal.
Hinari updates institutional passwords periodically for security. If your login suddenly stops working, contact your university librarian to get the updated password. Hinari Login Id Password -UPD-
: While full-text access requires a login, the Hinari portal allows members of the public to browse specific "Free Collections" of health information resources without any ID or password. Eligibility Groups
If your institution is eligible but does not have a login, the registration process is simple:
Use the specific ID and Password provided by your institution. Access methods may vary depending on your institution's
| Method | Who uses it? | ID / Password source | |--------|--------------|----------------------| | | University/hospital staff & students | Provided by your institution’s librarian | | Personal Account (UPD) | Registered individual users | Created by you after institutional verification |
What you are affiliated with (university, hospital, government agency) The specific error message you see when trying to connect
Over 3,300 public institutions in 105 eligible countries have already registered for Hinari access. In a significant update for the 2025/2026 period,
Sharing or using public passwords risks cutting off access for an entire university or hospital network that genuinely relies on the service. What to Do If Your Institution Is Not Registered
Passwords are case-sensitive. Ensure Caps Lock is off and copy-paste the password carefully without extra spaces.
Hinari was launched by the WHO in 2002 alongside major publishers. It allows public institutions in low- and middle-income countries to access up to 210,000 information resources. This includes digital journals, e-books, and databases that would otherwise require expensive institutional subscriptions. How to Log In to Hinari
: If your institution is not yet registered, you can check eligibility and apply through the Research4Life Registration Page IP-Based Access : Many institutions now use IPRegistry
These sites often contain malware or phishing links.