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Am delighted to be presenting at the 42nd meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID). I was awarded a participation grant and am honoured to be part of this prestigious conference. While we have overarching regional and global policies such as the Abuja declaration, there are vast differences in the health expenditure per capita, Malawi's own is $34. While the health care is free in Malawi, households still suffer from catastrophic costs. In hard to reach areas, the chance of people suffering from catastrophic costs is high. I think at household level, that is where the most economics takes place. For example, if you are a woman in a hard to reach area with 4 U.S dollars, would you rather buy food for your household or pay a motorcycle taxi to take your infant child who is suffering from acute watery diarrhoea to the nearest health centre ?. Those are the opportunity costs that many people in low income settings such as Malawi, face everyday. That extra transportation cost that you would incur as you seek health services is what we call catastrophic costs. The work that we did was to provide a first line intervention in an emergency setting that provided care right in the community catering to both Malawi and Mozambique households. And that is the true definition of universal health coverage (UHC). #ESPID##ESPID2024##PID##cholera##awd#

"Preprints as a Catalyst for Change in Africa" is now on YouTube! This event, organized by the ASAPbio 2024 Fellows, aimed to explore the dynamic landscape of preprints as a pivotal component of open science in Africa.🌍 Once there, don't forget to subscribe to the ASAPbio channel! You can also find the recordings and slides on zenodo! https://buff.ly/3O7zWkY

Happy to make a lasting impact on the next generation of parent😊 Millennium Fellows of 2024, Iheanyi Chinyere Esther and my team member Anarah Ogochukwu Rejoice collaborated to curb to this issue by visiting Jesus the way international school, Anambra state to educate young minds, also equally talking to some members of the community on the importance of knowing their genotype hence breaking the cycle of Sickle Cell Anaemia transmission. Our project offers a proactive solution, fostering a generation of informed individuals capable of making responsible decision on choice of life partner. Together, we can combat sickle cell anaemia and create a healthier future for Nigeria. My team member and I worked as a team and jointly made key decisions to ensure the success of this project promoting effective communication and informed partnerships.

SBIR and STTR grants are powerful tools which researchers and businesses can leverage to advance their research. If you don't know how to begin or want more information on these type of federal government grants, reach out.

Looking forward to the new BEF 2024 as CEI flagship event. CEI flagship events are Cooperation Activities with added value and strategic relevance in pursuing the CEI mission in the specific sector and ensure high visibility and media outreach to the CEI as an intergovernmental organization of 17 CESEE member states, featuring high-quality content that is relevant to the CEI constituency. #ForaBrighterFuture #BridgingEurope

The April issue of OIF E-News is here! Read about the OIF National Conference, OI Awareness Week, resources for OI community members, and upcoming OIF Events at https://lnkd.in/g9RzXthV!

The engagements are deep, and IP in Africa has come of age.

📢 The National Research Foundation of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Public Union ‘Kharkiv IT Cluster’ The purpose of the Memorandum is to cooperate in the field of popularisation of scientific and technical activities, as well as in the organisation and holding of events to promote scientific and technical activities. According to the Memorandum, the NRFU and Kharkiv IT Cluster expressed their intention to cooperate in the following forms: ✔️ preparation, organisation and holding of joint events aimed at promoting scientific and technical activities; ✔️ organisation and implementation of joint projects and programmes; ✔️ mutual visits and meetings to exchange of best practices for further use in scientific activities; ✔️ information support and promotion of the institutions' activities, etc. From now on, the institutions will coordinate their efforts to support the development of scientific and technological potential of Ukraine 🤝

The Africa PID Alliance's Q3 Report is now available! We’re excited to share the latest updates from the Africa PID Alliance, showcasing our ongoing efforts to enhance the visibility of African research and preserve indigenous knowledge. This report highlights key advancements, including strengthened partnerships with African institutions and significant progress in the development of the DOCID prototype, which is improving global access to African research outputs. Our community-driven workshops and webinars continue to play a pivotal role in promoting the importance of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) in advancing Africa’s place in the global research ecosystem. 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gEBMdB85 Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more connected future for African research!

The March issue of E-News is here! Read about OIF membership, resources for OI community members, and upcoming OIF Conferences and Events at https://lnkd.in/gRtuRjqZ!