Science-Based Health Innovation In Uganda: Creative Strategies For Applying Research To Development
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Date
2010
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BMC international health and human rights
Abstract
Science-based health product innovation is in its early stages in Uganda, as are policies for guiding its development. Nevertheless, there is political will for the development of STI in Uganda, demonstrated through personal initiatives of the President and the government’s willingness to invest heavily for the long term in support of STI through the Millennium Science Initiative. Activities to support technology transfer and private-public collaboration have been put in motion; these need to be monitored, coordinated, and learned from. In the private sector, there are examples of incremental innovation to address neglected diseases driven by entrepreneurial individuals and South-South collaboration. Lessons can be learned from their experience that will help support Ugandan health innovation.
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Keywords
Compulsory License; Health Innovation; Ugandan Government; National Drug Authority; Support Technology Transfer
Citation
Kamunyori, S., Al-Bader, S., Sewankambo, N., Singer, P. A., & Daar, A. S. (2010). Science-based health innovation in Uganda: creative strategies for applying research to development. BMC international health and human rights, 10(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-698X-10-S1-S5