SRA

Science Resources Africa promotes the development of frugal techniques in health and education using ICT and open education resources

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

The SRA 2024 newsletter is attached, showcasing remarkable achievements by SRA alumni, the SLAWiSE team, and the winners of our recent Science Fair competition. Happy New Year!

[Wellcome @wellcometrust]

Curious about how we assess grant applications?

We’re inviting researchers to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee in action.

Apply by 11 May 2026 ⤵️
https://t.co/zxst1y16YF

[Wellcome @wellcometrust]

Are you a researcher planning to apply for Wellcome funding in the next two years?

We’re offering researchers the opportunity to observe a Wellcome funding advisory committee and learn how grant applications are assessed.

Learn more ⤵️
https://t.co/thvs7V2mCE

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

SRA is proud to announce our new distinguished membership with @ProjectECHO

[Chikwe Ihekweazu @Chikwe_I]

We are proud to announce the official launch of the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) by @WHO & partners at #WHA76

This represents a significant milestone, as we unite countries & experts to strengthen disease surveillance, response & prevention

#IPSNLaunch

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

Exciting news! 🌍 We are pleased to announce our new partnership as an esteemed member organisation of @WHO 's International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN).

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

Want to bridge academia and practical development work? Read Adam Abebe's story as a @WorldBankAfrica fellow and apply for the 2025 Africa Fellowship by Aug 25: https://t.co/1SuukPMTD0 #WBGfellows

[UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 @UNESCO]

Biodiversity encompasses all forms of life on Earth.

From the smallest to the largest, every species plays a crucial role in maintaining nature's balanced ecosystem.

It's up to us to preserve it. It’s up to us to act #ForNature.

Learn more: https://t.co/8sR4YNfQ1O

[Dr Matshidiso Moeti @MoetiTshidi]

Another public health milestone in the African region. Congratulations Chad for eliminating human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem! Progress is being made: 20 countries in the region have now eliminated at least one #NTD.

Learn more: https://t.co/mRZwikDKrn

[Novavax @Novavax]

#BREAKING: The @WHO today recommended that #COVID19 vaccines be updated to a JN.1 strain. Novavax is committed to public health and is prepared to help.

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

Happy International Women's Day

[Mirfin Mpundu DrPH @MirfinM]

I encourage you to read this article published in the Lancet Global Health, #AMR and the great divide: inequity in priorities and agendas between the Global North and the Global South threatens global mitigation of #AMR as we look ahead to UNGA HLM 2024.
https://t.co/3nq2ncQzA4

[Haja Ramatulai Wurie, PhD (Mrs Kamara)🇸🇱 @WurieHaja]

With the bust of my grandfather, Dr Alhaji Amadu Wurie, who served as the Minister of Education in the 1960s. Sixty years later, here I am serving as the Minister of Technical and Higher Education in #SierraLeone

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

Promoting access to clean and affordable energy: SDG7
Mrs. Florence Sawyerr embarks on a journey to power healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone using solar-based solutions under the Sustainable Energy for All training programme.
Mrs. Sawyerr recently participated in COP 28.

[SRA @ScienceRAfrica]

This year, we initiated the Prince Leroy Scholarship programme in the following countries:
Guinea-Bissau - Research Assistant (Global Health)
Sierra Leone - Research Assistant (Health informatics)
Nigeria - Research Intern (Health Informatics)

[HananBalkhyحنان بلخي @HananBalkhy]

.@WHO will launch the #AMR Global Research Agenda in Human Health, on 22 June 2023 12:00- 13:30 CEST. Developed following a rigorous & transparent process & several rounds of review & consolidation. Register here for more on the 30 AMR research priorities we need to focus on.

[Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre @ddqic]

Gain the confidence, knowledge, network, and financial support to build a startup with lasting impact. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship is for African students and recent graduates. Apply until Dec. 4th. https://t.co/YCGtAsIpLL

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

We're announcing £4.5 million funding for research & development of innovative new treatments for drug-resistant infections identified by @WHO as the greatest threats to global health.

See how the UK’s taking action to tackle #AntimicrobialResistance 🔻
https://t.co/Adow302Xcg