Abstract：
:Empowering scientific innovation, building knowledge management and strengthening research capacity across Africa are fundamental for improving high-level policy decision-making. Such contributions can distinguish the continent as a reputable source of scientific expertise, prepared to manage local and global challenges towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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MEDICC Revjournal_title
MEDICC reviewauthors
Oyewole BK,Animasahun VJ,Chapman HJsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-04-01 00:00:00pages
75issue
2-3eissn
1555-7960issn
1527-3172journal_volume
21pub_type
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