Burden of disease in Brazil, 1990–2016: a systematic subnational analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
by GBD 2016 Brazil Collaborators published in The LancetHow can research be conducted ethically in global health emergencies? Please contribute your views
by Susan BullRalueke Ekezie is an innovative research nurse in Nigeria, and a long-standing member of Global Health Trials and Global Research Nurses. He has organised many events to support research nurses in Nigeria. Here, he tells us about his role.
Challenges facing young African scientists in their research careers: A qualitative exploratory study
by Save Kumwenda, El Hadji A Niang, Pauline W Orondo, Pote William, Lateefah Oyinlola, Gedeon N Bongo, Bernadette ChiwonaThis interesting study uses questionnaires to ask researchers about how they developed their interests in science, and how we can support young researchers to encourage more research in LMICs
A Guide to Efficient Trial Management
by The Trial Manager's NetworkThis Guide to Efficient Trial Management, published by the Trial Manager's Network (UK) and available freely online, is a must for all trial managers or coordinators. This link is for the 5th Edition (2016)
Free Webinar: Science, technology and innovation for upskilling knowledge-based economies in Africa
by The Editorial TeamWorkshop Report: Collaborations and Partnerships for the conduct of Health Research in Nigeria
by Morenike Ukpong - Senior Contributor, Regional Faculty Committee, ogundokun Olusegun - Senior Contributor, Regional Faculty Committee MemberThe Nigerian Global Health Trial Conference 2018 took place on the 30th and 31st of January 2018 the Sickle Cell Centre, Idi-Araba, Lagos. The full report here is shared to allow others to experience and learn from the event.
Global Public Health Fellowship Opportunity 2018/19 - Zambia
by GHN_EditorsAre you interested in improving global public health? Are willing to live in Zambia for a year? Do you have a Master’s degree? The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is the largest independent non-governmental healthcare and research organisation in Zambia. They conduct locally-relevant, leading-edge healthcare research, strengthen primary health care systems in multiple focus areas, and run a state-of-the-art medical and research diagnostic laboratory.
Global health trials methodological research agenda: results from a priority setting exercise
by Rosala-Hallas A, et al.Global Health Research in an Unequal World: Ethics Case studies from Africa
by Gemma Aellah, Tracey Chantler, P. Wenzel GeisslerConducting good, ethical global health research is now more important than ever. Increased global mobility and connectivity mean that in today’s world there is no such thing as ‘local health’. As a collection, these stories offer a flexible resource for training across a variety of contexts, such as medical research organizations, universities, collaborative sites, and NGOs.
The Global Health Network undertook a comparative evaluation of 13 Clinical Data Management Systems to assess them for their suitability for use in Low resource settings. We now want to ask the Global Health Network users whether you could add to these findings and if you agree.
Regional faculties: building capacity for research
by Glory Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokan - Regional Faculty Lead, Jackeline Alger, The Editorial TeamTo highlight the types of activities run by The Global Health Network's innovative regional faculties, and how those can raise the capacity for research, dedicated faculty leaders Glory Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokun (Nigeria) and Jackeline Alger (Honduras) have created these video interviews
There are many different approaches to analysing qualitative data. This article aims to bring together resources and articles around some of the more common types of analysis, so that you can easily find what you need.
EDCTP-AREF Preparatory Fellowships call for applications
by GHN EditorsAREF-EDCTP have announced a joint call for a Preparatory Fellowship programme, due to be initiated in 2018.