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The implementation of the Research Fairness Initiative

In this article we present the various steps required to prepare and validate the RFI report, justifying its relevance to the institutions that will adhere to this initiative in the near future. We also contextualize the pertinence of the RFI within broader debates on research partnerships, particularly in the field of health for development. The […]
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The evolution of the medical workforce in Cape Verde since independence in 1975

Background Cape Verdean doctors have always graduated abroad. The first experience of pre-graduate medical education in Cape Verde begun in October 2015. Counting how many doctors Cape Verde has, knowing who they are, and knowing how they are distributed are very important to help fine-tune the medical training. The aim of this study is to […]
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Scientific Research Policy for Health in Portugal: I – European and National Environment

The global debate on scientific research policy for human health has been led by World Health Organisation with important contributions from other stakeholders such as Council on Health Research for Development, the World Bank and the Global Forum for Health Research. Recently it has been dominated by the thematic agendas of major global financiers. There is a […]
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Scientific Research Policy for Health in Portugal: II – Facts and Suggestions

After more than 40 years of democracy and 30 years of European integration, Portugal has bridged the research gap it had previously. However, when compared to global and European research policies, Portugal still has a long way go regarding investment in research and development. Health Research in Portugal has been managed by the Fundação para a Ciência […]
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The experience of medical training and expectations about the future of medical practice of medical students at the University of Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a small insular developing state. Its first experience of undergraduate medical education began in October 2015. The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze the professional expectations and profile of the first class of medical students at the University of Cape Verde. A piloted, standardized questionnaire, with closed and open-ended questions, was […]
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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