0Prof Kelly ChibaleThe news that the University of Oxford has developed a coronavirus vaccine that appears safe and has triggered an immune response, is an encouraging step in our long journey toward returning to normality. More than ever, we need to encourage dialogue between scientists and our communities and share the tremendous benefits of science. We need to change this and ensure that African perspectives are considered during the clinical testing of medicines and vaccines. It is time we became more active participants in the global scientific community. This article originally appeared on the Capital FM website0Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe Daily NewsletterRelated Stories

Source: The North Africa Journal July 31, 2020 03:33 UTC