JPHIA-Africa CDC Manuscript Writing Workshop 2024 (Funded) Deadline 20 September, 2024

The Journal for Public Health in Africa, in collaboration with the Africa CDC, is pleased to invite applications for a Manuscript Writing Workshop, which will be held from 21-25 November 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. This workshop, conducted on the sidelines of the upcoming Conference for Public Health in Africa, aims to enhance participants’ skills in crafting and submitting high-quality manuscripts. Attendees will receive hands-on training and expert advice on various aspects of manuscript preparation, including the peer-review process and publishing strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for public health professionals and researchers to refine their writing skills, connect with peers, and contribute to the field of public health in Africa.

The workshop highlights include:

• Intensive training on scientific manuscript writing including structure of scientific papers, effective writing techniques, data presentation and analysis, addressing reviewer comments and publication ethics;
• Guidance from leading African researchers;
• Networking opportunities with peers and mentors;
• Potential for publication in the Journal for Public Health in Africa.

Costs of Manuscript Writing Workshop

• Selected participants will receive sponsorship covering travel, accommodation and workshop materials.

Eligibility for Manuscript Writing Workshop

• Open to early-career researchers working on priority diseases in Africa. The priority diseases are Anthrax, Avian Influenza, Chikungunya, Cholera, COVID-19, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Dengue Fever, Ebola Virus Disease, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Hepatitis E Virus, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), Lassa Fever, Malaria, Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), Measles, Meningococcal Meningitis, Mpox, Plague, Poliomyelitis, Rift Valley Fever, Tuberculosis, Yellow Fever and Zika Virus.
• Women and researchers from Central Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application

To apply, forward your CV and a cover letter with your areas of interest by email: communications@africacdc.org