Ebola Outbreak Highlights Struggle for Science in Africa and Inequalities in Global Health Research
In part, the lack of research in "non-profitable" infectious diseases occurring in underprivileged countries has left threats like Ebola largely unaddressed. In addition, inequalities within the system of international scientific collaboration have hindered African researchers from leading the way against diseases ravaging their continent.
Tamer Fouad, MD, ContributorOncologist at the National Cancer Institute in Cairo.