Specifically, in this work package, we intend to build human capacity both through short term and long term trainings with short term trainings targeting new technologies that would be useful in combating emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases like COVID 19 while long term trainings will involve three PhD studentships mentored by senior researchers to conduct research focused on joint and less costly in-country trials aimed at generating preliminary data that would allow for applications for major clinical trials - including capturing progress, new gaps/needs for bigger trials. In addition, the work package will also focus on grant applications and conducting trials on COVID 19 and other co morbidities, Schistosomiasis, Dengue/Chikungunya among others. The WP will link with external stakeholders such as Africa CDC and WHO-AFRO to conduct COVID 19 sero surveillance and Genomics in the region.
Main objective of this work package is:
To strengthen capacity to conduct high quality clinical trials on NIDs, emerging and re-emerging diseases
Specific objectives: