The Central and West Africa Implementation Science Alliance (CAWISA) is a regional African research consortium established to facilitate research by indigenous scientists of highest standards to solve West and Central Africa’s most pressing public health problems. CAWISA spans four focus countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
CAWISA
The Central and West Africa Implementation Science Alliance (CAWISA) is a regional African research consortium established to facilitate research by indigenous scientists of highest standards to solve West and Central Africa’s most pressing public health problems.
CAWISA spans four focus countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These countries are regional hotspots of adolescent HIV infection, malaria, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and non-communicable diseases. They have also experienced recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and Ebola.
The consortium focuses on the following:
- Research productivity and impact: local relevance and applicability of data generated from implementation science research disseminated in several published papers.
- Strategic partnerships with a commitment to fund and carry out research that will drive the adoption of evidence-based practices for improved health outcomes.
- Leadership and vision: dedicated scientific mentorship and demonstrable expertise in implementation science research.
- Scholars & mentors: Engaging individuals committed to scientific advancements, diligent in scholarship and integrity, and willing to continuously pay it forward.
- Sustained funding: Prioritize consistency in pursuing and winning grants to achieve collective goals. CAWISA aims to secure multi-year awards to keep the alliance active and impactful in the West and Central African region and beyond.
For more information, visit http://cawisa-afr.org/