Using data science to improve surgery and injury care in Africa
Official title: Harnessing Data Science to Promote Equity in Injury and Surgery for Africa
Funded at University of Buea · NIH-11128453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make surgical care fairer for people in Cameroon and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, so that everyone can get the treatment they need after an injury, and it aims to help improve health outcomes for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Buea NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buea, Cameroon) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $88,723 |
| NIH project number | 3U54TW012087-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128453 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in Cameroon who are affected by surgical diseases or injuries and those who experience disparities in access to care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Cameroon or those not experiencing surgical diseases or injuries may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on leveraging data science to address the inequities in surgical care and injury treatment in Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries. By collaborating with various institutions, including the University of California and local health ministries, the project aims to identify and analyze the disparities in access to surgical services. The approach involves collecting and analyzing data to understand the systemic issues affecting trauma care and to promote better health outcomes through targeted interventions. Patients may benefit from improved surgical care and reduced disparities in treatment access as a result of this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical care and reduced health disparities for patients in Cameroon and similar regions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have shown success in using data science to address health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chichom, Alain Mefire — University of Buea
- Study coordinator: Chichom, Alain Mefire
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.