The launch of the GloPID-R Africa Hub will take place in Cape Town, South Africa on August 22-23, 2023. The Africa Hub is hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) under the leadership of Professor Charles Wiysonge.
Highlights & key topics
Following the launch, the GloPID-R Africa Hub will begin working on initiatives to support progress in combatting infectious diseases and promoting collaborative research across Africa with a focus on:
Today more than ever, as the world faces ongoing and emerging health threats, it is crucial to bring together a wide variety of stakeholders to develop solutions before the next outbreak occurs. The GloPID-R Africa Hub’s inauguration in Cape Town illustrates that the fight against infectious diseases knows no borders, and that concerted efforts are being made across the globe to ensure a healthier and safer future for all.
About the Africa Hub
Closely aligned with the GloPID-R regional hub strategy, the work of the Africa Hub facilitates the coordination of funders of research on infectious diseases with pandemic and epidemic potential while helping to strengthen regional ownership and address inequity in the distribution of research funding. The Africa Hub is hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) with the generous support of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) funded by the UK Department of Health & Social Care.
For detailed information about the conference sessions and speakers, please see the program:
Download the program
Download the GloPID-R Africa Hub Launch report & summary:
Download the report & summary
More information will be available soon.