Musculoskeletal injury research in sub-Saharan Africa

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Robyn Waters · University of Cape Town

Shahd Osman · Federal Ministry of Health

Maritz Laubscher · University of Cape Town

Sithombo Maqungo · University of Cape Town

Nyengo Mkandawire · Kamuzu Central Hospital

Billy T. Haonga · Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

George Njambilo

Abstract

MSK injury research is increasing across MLW, SA, and TZN, but remains largely HIC-led and descriptive, particularly in lower-income countries. Strengthening local leadership, regional collaboration, and research capacity is essential for more sustainable and context-specific evidence generation.

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Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Global Health and Surgery Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation

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Published in: Bone & Joint Open

Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 455-464

DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.73.bjo-2025-0289.r1

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