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African based researchers' output on models for the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases and public health interventions: A scoping review.

Olatunji O AdetokunbohZinhle E MthombothiEmanuel M DominicSylvie Djomba-NjankouJuliet R C Pulliam
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Research productivity in applied epidemiological modelling studies of infectious diseases may have increased, but there remains an under-representation of African researchers as leading authors. The study findings indicate a need for the development of research capacity through supporting existing institutions in Africa and promoting research funding that will address local health priorities.
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