India, Jan. 19 -- Scientists propose six strategic actions to revitalise health research and development in Africa.

These aim to address socio-economic challenges.

Scientists emphasise collaboration among researchers, policymakers and funders.

Focus on sustainable financing, robust scientific workforce, strong health data infrastructure needed to overcome barriers.

Leading African scientists are outlining six practical, Africa-led actions to revitalise health research and development (R&D) on the continent, which they believe, if implemented, would resolve Africa's research crisis and set it on a trajectory to addressing socio-economic challenges.

While outlining what they describe as actionable pathways with the potential to unlock ...