Centre of African Research and Engagement (CARE)

The Centre of African Research and Engagement, part of Imperial’s Institute of Global Health Innovation, drives high-impact healthcare research across the African continent.

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Who we are

CARE brings together experts from Imperial and partners across Africa to tackle the continent’s most pressing health challenges.

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Where we work

Our staff conducts research and leads health initiatives across multiple regions in Africa.

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What we do

Our world-leading research spans infectious disease, public health, and child health to deliver a long-lasting impact.

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Health

Severely malnourished children can be safely rehydrated intravenously

New research could lead to a review of the existing global treatment guidelines for children with severe acute malnutrition.

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"CARE embodies IGHI’s commitment to equitable health partnerships, focusing on capacity building, collaborative research and sustainable development in African health systems. Our high-impact research has directly translated into global policy change, saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of children every year." Professor Kath Maitland Director of the Centre of African Research and Engagement