Understanding the complex factors that can lead to HIV infection is crucial to addressing the problem among vulnerable populations, such as female sex workers.
Quality eye care services are essential to the health and quality of life of Ethiopians. An estimated one million people in Ethiopia suffer from trichiasis, where eyelashes grow backward toward the eye.
The Canada-Africa Prevention Trials Network (CAPT Network) was formed through a capacity building grant from the Global Health Research Initiative (GHRI).
This grant will establish a West African-driven partnership with Canadian and European collaborators to enhance HIV research and carry out clinical trials in Sénégal (Université Cheikh Anta Diop), the Gambia (Medical Research Council) and Guinea B
This project aims to address some fundamental gaps in Zambia's health research system.
Although decentralization keeps coming up in the political discourse, it is fair to question its viability and effectiveness in the hands of local actors.
This grant will support the development of HIV/AIDS prevention trial expertise in Botswana, Tanzania and Zambia using existing collaborations between Africa, Canada and the United States.
A shortage of skilled health workers is one constraint to better healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.
Across the world, it is estimated that mental disorders account for 12% of disability-adjusted life years. This proportion is still increasing and projected to reach 15% by 2020.