Overcoming the COVID-19 dilemma in tuberculosis (TB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research and care

GCRF Funding Cycle2020-21 Principal InvestigatorWilber Sabiiti SchoolsMedicine ODA countriesTanzania, Uganda Sustainable Development GoalsGoal 3 COVID-19 disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a dilemma in the management of chronic lung diseases. Like tuberculosis (TB) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19 predominantly presents with fever and persistent cough. Secondly, … Read more

Developing a sustainable future for guinea fowl farming in Ghana: tackling juvenile mortality using a multidisciplinary approach

GCRF Funding Cycle2020-21 Principal InvestigatorKaren Spencer SchoolsPsychology and Neuroscience ODA countriesGhana Sustainable Development GoalsGoal 3, Goal 4 Guinea fowl are a fundamental mainstay of nutrition in many African countries, particularly Ghana. Guinea fowl farming represents a way for low income farming families, often led by women, to generate a modest income from a small-scale enterprise … Read more

Tuberculosis in the time of COVID-19: improving safety in healthcare facilities

GCRF Funding Cycle2020-21 Principal InvestigatorDerek Sloan SchoolsMedicine, Geography and Sustainable Development ODA countriesUganda Sustainable Development GoalsGoal 3, Goal 4 Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection which can cause life-threatening illness, particularly for people are also living with HIV. Currently, HIV-TB care in Uganda is complicated by the emergence of a new viral disease: Coronavirus disease … Read more

Government Revenue and Development in Malawi

GCRF Funding Cycle2020-21 Principal InvestigatorBernadette O’Hare SchoolsMedicine ODA countriesMalawi Sustainable Development GoalsGoal 3, Goal 9 A global recession is highly likely, and overseas development aid budgets may decrease at a time when debt is expected to increase. Therefore, more than ever, low- and middle-income countries must be supported to stem leaks such as tax avoidance … Read more