Evidence-based Decision Making: Infectious Disease Modeling Training for Policymakers in East Africa.
Sylvia K OforiEmmanuelle A DankwaEmmanuel NgwakongnwiAlemayehu AmberbirAbebe BekeleMegan B MurrayYonatan Hagai GradCaroline O BuckeeBethany Hedt GauthierPublished in: Annals of global health (2024)
Mathematical modeling training programs for public health professionals in Africa can be an effective tool for research capacity building and policy support to mitigate infectious disease burden and forecast resources. Overall, the course was successful, owing to a combination of factors, including institutional support, trainees' commitment, intensive mentorship, a diverse trainee pool, and regular evaluations.