Supporting Treatment of Severe Viral Infections in Africa (VISSTA)​

Supporting Treatment of Severe Viral Infections in Africa (VISSTA) aims to support the fragile health care infrastructure in low and middle-income sub-Saharan African countries. In a collaborative effort with our African colleagues, this project will assist health professionals by providing them with the necessary medical equipments and personal protective equipments to reduce nosocomial viral spread, especially important during this COVID-19 pandemic.

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Faculty

  • Tsion Firew, MD, MPH
  • Max O'Donnell, MD, MPH

Locations

  • Ethiopia
  • Rwanda
  • South Africa
  • Uganda
  • Zimbabwe

Areas of Focus

  • Airway/Lung Health
  • Infectious Diseases