Botched Ebola Vaccine Trials in Ghana: An Analysis of Discourses in the Media

Thompson, Esi E.

doi:10.3390/vaccines9020177

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“…Additionally, there was also a proposal to conduct Ebola trials in West Africa in 2014 (Thompson, 2021). Furthermore, the World Health Organization (WHO) failed to timely declare the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), showing some lack of human dignity in responding to outbreaks in LMICs (Soghaier et al, 2015).…”

Section: Global Health Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Equitable global health research collaborations with a mind of human dignity

Achana,

Boah,

Chirawurah

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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This paper explores the importance of equitable global health research collaborations that prioritize human dignity. It addresses the need for Global North partners to increase their efforts in raising awareness among all actors in global health. The aim is to bridge the gap in research collaborations and promote equitable practices that uphold the principles of human dignity and equity. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies was conducted to examine current practices and challenges in global health research collaborations. The review focused on the role of Global North partners in promoting equitable collaborations, capacity building efforts, and the impact of colonial legacies on research dynamics. The findings highlight the need for deliberate actions by Global North partners to raise awareness and promote equitable research collaborations. Initiatives such as Principal Investigator positions to partners from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) during grant applications have been observed. Assigning first/last authorship positions to LMIC members is gaining momentum. However, further efforts are necessary to enhance the inclusivity of global health research collaborations. We emphasize the need for standardized definitions of global health that encompass human dignity and equity. Urgent action is required to ensure that all actors in global health research collaborations embrace human dignity. By deploying new techniques and tools where they are most needed, we can effectively promote equitable research collaborations that contribute to improving the health of individuals worldwide.

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Section: Global Health Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Equitable global health research collaborations with a mind of human dignity

Achana,

Boah,

Chirawurah

et al. 2023

Front. Educ.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, in the wake of the Ebola epidemic in 2015, a proposed Ebola vaccine trial was suspended by the Ministry of Health of Ghana due to concerns raised by some parliamentarians and some members of the public [ 14 ]. Some cultural, biomedical and historical factors were identified as some of the factors leading to the unsuccessful clinical trial in one study [ 14 ]. Other perceptions that forced the suspension of the trial included the fear that the vaccine will cause an outbreak in the country as well as allegations of improper incentives for the participants [ 15 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%