Strengthening Africa’s Response to Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases Through Research Capacity Building

Posted on June 13, 2026

Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases remain among the most significant public health threats facing Africa today. Outbreaks of Ebola, cholera, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, and the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance continue to test health systems across the continent. The Hub is run led by CARTA fellows with Dr. Kato Drago in the lead. Other. fellows that facilitated this training include Stephen Ojiambo Wandera Andrew Tamale Dr. Majorie Ktomuhendo. Other facilitators were: Dr. Ssekatawa Kenneth & Dr. Arinaitwe Lodrick Addressing these challenges requires more than emergency responses—it requires strong research institutions, well-trained scientists, regional collaboration, and sustainable investments in knowledge generation....

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