- After the Ebola epidemic, the EU and the EDCTP greenlit funding for research labs in Africa to help with the pandemic.
- The program has been successful with multiple research labs, clinical trials, and recruitment in over 32 African Countries.
- It is looking to expand and target therapeutics, diagnostics, and research into COVID-19.
- The project has been limited by setbacks caused by COVID-19 and are taking steps to ensure the African Healthcare system isn’t overrun and unable to combat future pandemics.
COVID-19 Crisis Underlines Value of African Research Investment
(05/05/2020)
