Immunology in Africa. Issue 12 (12th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cose, Stephen; Bagaya, Bernard; Nerima, Barbara; Joloba, Moses; Kambugu, Andrew; Tweyongyere, Robert; Dunne, David W.; Mbidde, Edward; Kaleebu, Pontiano; Elliott, Alison M.
• Is Part Of: Tropical medicine & international health. Volume 20:Issue 12(2015:Dec.)
• Page Start: 1771
• Page End: 1777
• Publication Date: 2015-10-12
• Subjects: immunology -- Africa; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; 616.988
• DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12599
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-2276

Abstract

Abstract: Africa is a continent with a large burden of both infectious and non‐communicable diseases. If we are to move forward as a continent, we need to equip our growing cadre of exceptional young scientists with the skills needed to tackle the diseases endemic to this continent. For this, immunology is among the key disciplines. Africans should be empowered to study and understand the diseases that affect them, and to perform their cutting‐edge research in their country of origin. This requires a multifaceted approach, with buy‐in from funders, overseas partners and perhaps, most important of all, African governments themselves.