Are there examples of good networking that has made a difference in research in the East African region?
The East African Disease Surveillance Network is one good example. (www.eac.int/eaidsnet) In this network, by sharing information between countries, we learn of the occurrence of epidemics and take action more rapidly. Through another network, the East African Network for Monitoring Anti-malarial Treatment (www.eanmat.org) we have monitored malaria drug effectiveness in the region. When resistance occurs we informed policy makers immediately. The East African countries have been taking action based the results of research and information provided by these two networks.
