Global Health Unfiltered Blog
Who sets Africa’s research agenda?
The day African scientists take up their responsibility of getting engaged and intentional about improving the level of research without dependence on foreign bodies is the day they will determine the African research agenda.
How to Decolonize Our Minds and Global Health
Local and international experts in global health; who's to say?
In rejecting the “local expert” label, researchers in LMICs are saying that they have had enough! They are in essence demanding to be seen as equals with researchers from institutions based in HICs. They want their expertise and experiences to be recognized and acknowledged in all spheres of global public health, from research ideation, funding, and publishing to implementation.
How African Health Systems Can End their Dependency on Foreign Aid
Rejected by Global Health Journals, African Researchers Create their own Journal
As a young public health researcher Dr. Kamadjeu encountered many challenges in getting his research articles published in so-called global health journals. Whenever he submitted a research manuscript to global health journals, he often received the following response: "Your article is not suitable for an international audience."