Who we are

CDT-Africa Was established by Addis Ababa University with support from the World Bank as Africa center of excellence for education and research to build endogenous capacity to address the development challenge posed by poor access to medicines (drugs, vaccines and diagnostics) in Africa.

Mission

Build endogenous capacity to address the development challenge posed by poor access to medicines (drugs, vaccines and diagnostics) in Africa.

Goals

To contribute to the sustainable development of Africa through the discovery and development of novel medicines, local production and healthcare delivery innovations.

Vision

To be an Africa-based global institution for ground-breaking medical discovery and development.


Core Functions

  • Discover new drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for diseases underserved by current funding mechanisms
  • Build endogenous sustainable capacity for therapeutic innovation through training of scientists that lead the next generation discoveries

Core Values

Excellence
Our values are anchored in the pursuit of excellence in all our undertakings

Stewardship
We will maintain all that is given to us, or attain, with utmost diligence & care

Innovation
We believe innovation is at the heart of the transformation of institutions and nations.

Solutions-focused
We decide strategically to be solutions-focused rather than problems-focused


Compassion
We operate with compassion in our dealings with students, staffs, partners, customers and the environment.

Industry
We value hard work and perseverance and commit to stay focused on the goal of putting Africa at the centre of the global health technology innovation

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