Abstract:
The rate of mortality in developing countries due to communicable
disease remains alarmingly high. The leading contributors to disease
burden in these regions are the so-called “big three”, namely HIV/
AIDS, TB, and malaria. The global prevalence of these diseases is over
250 million, and it should be noted that 71%, 28% and 88% of these
cases, respectively, occur in sub-Saharan Africa alone (World Health
Organization). African countries are continuously struggling to contain
infectious diseases, and there is a need for governments to commit
resources not only for treatment, but also towards research and
development aimed at innovative approaches.
