Aga Khan University partners with global leaders to train African infectious disease experts

Aga Khan University (AKU) has joined a consortium of 12 leading African and European institutions to train the next generation of infectious disease experts. The programme, dubbed BRIDGE Network seeks to equip African researchers with advanced skills in health informatics and data sciences, driving innovation and resilience in the region’s health systems. The BRIDGE Training Programme will provide Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships training to 14 experts to lead innovative research in health informatics and infectious diseases. “Sub-Saharan Africa is at the frontline of the global battle against infectious diseases. Through this initiative, we are building capacity where it matters most, empowering local researchers to lead solutions that have both regional and global impact,” said Professor Marleen Temmerman, Director of Aga Khan University’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, East Africa.