Table 2 Top three immediate next steps identified to support progress in research, networking and capacity strengthening for arboviral threats in Africa
Next steps | Research/knowledge gaps | Networking | Capacity strengthening |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Questionnaire survey to compile a more in-depth list (and ranking) of research priorities | Report on and distribute findings of the current workshop (Sept 2022) | Report on and distribute findings of current workshop breakout groups (Sept 2022) |
2 | Questionnaire survey to identify institutions involved in arbovirus research in Africa and collect more detailed information on the nature of their research, technical capacity, and areas of expertise | Follow-up with structured online questionnaire survey to unpack and prioritize needs for networking | Follow-up with structured online questionnaires to develop a more granular understanding of specific country needs and priorities [which is now provided in the WHO/TDR survey] |
3 | Hold another follow-up webinar to discuss key knowledge gaps identified in the above survey and discuss how research institutions can address the required research | Hold another webinar (with breakout groups) to present and discuss findings from the above survey | Hold another webinar (with breakout groups) to present and discuss findings from the above survey |