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Africa CDC Warns Critical African-Led Health Research Could Stall Over US$18 Million Funding Gap

Africa’s ambitions to strengthen its epidemic preparedness and scientific sovereignty face a major setback as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) appeals for an urgent US$18 million to support critical research projects that are ready for immediate implementation. The funding shortfall threatens to delay a series of African-led studies, including clinical trials for Ebola therapeutics and vaccines, at a time when the continent continues to confront recurring outbreaks and growing health security challenges. According to Africa CDC, th...

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South Africa's University of Johannesburg Secures USD 5.6 Million to Strengthen Global Research Partnerships 

South Africa's University of Johannesburg Secures USD 5.6 Million to Strengthen Global Research Partnerships 

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has successful...

African Population and Health Research Center to Lead Africa Workstream in New $60M Global AI Health Initiative

African Population and Health Research Center to Lead Africa Workstream in New $60M Global AI Health Initiative

Africa’s push to harness artificial intelli...

African Science Plan Secures $42 Million Boost for Implementation

African Science Plan Secures $42 Million Boost for Implementation

A new US$42 million funding partnership has been launched to accelerate implementation of Afric...

The African Development Bank Supports IITA with $16.6M to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation Across Africa

The African Development Bank Supports IITA with $16.6M to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation Across Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved...

European Commission Launches €605 Million Africa Initiative IV to Deepen EU–Africa Research Collaboration

European Commission Launches €605 Million Africa Initiative IV to Deepen EU–Africa Research Collaboration

The European Commission has officially launched Afr...

Kenya's Masinde Muliro University Researchers and International Partners Secure Major Grant to Advance AMR Research in Africa

Kenya's Masinde Muliro University Researchers and International Partners Secure Major Grant to Advance AMR Research in Africa

Researchers from Masinde Muliro Uni...

African Union Selects Three Think Tank Consortia for $50 Million Policy Research Platform

African Union Selects Three Think Tank Consortia for $50 Million Policy Research Platform

The African Union Commission (AUC) has announced the selection of three...

African Scientists Call for Homegrown Self-Reliant Health R&D as Global Funding Shifts

African Scientists Call for Homegrown Self-Reliant Health R&D as Global Funding Shifts

As global health financing undergoes significant realignment, African scie...

Over $142m Pledged at COP30 to Boost CGIAR Research and Drive Climate-Resilient Agriculture Across Africa and the Global South

Over $142m Pledged at COP30 to Boost CGIAR Research and Drive Climate-Resilient Agriculture Across Africa and the Global South

More than US$142 million was pledg...

Europe Positions Itself as Africa’s Strategic Clean-Energy Partner with €15.5 Billion Commitment

Europe Positions Itself as Africa’s Strategic Clean-Energy Partner with €15.5 Billion Commitment

Europe has moved decisively to strengthen its role in Africa...

New £10 Million Research Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Leadership in Genomic Science

New £10 Million Research Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Leadership in Genomic Science

Africa has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its leadership i...

New Research Alliance to Boost Agricultural Innovation in East Africa

New Research Alliance to Boost Agricultural Innovation in East Africa

A new Franco–East African partnership is set to strengthen the region’s scienti...

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