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      <journal-title>African Journal of Bacteriology Research</journal-title>
      <issn pub-type="epub">2006-9871</issn>      <publisher>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.5897/JBR2023.0359</article-id>
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        <article-title><![CDATA[Challenges and opportunities in advancing microbiology research in Africa: A review]]></article-title>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Eric</surname>
            <given-names>Amenyogbe</given-names>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Christian</surname>
            <given-names>Larbi Ayisi</given-names>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Eric</surname>
            <given-names>Kwabena Droepenu</given-names>
	          </name>	
        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Grace</surname>
            <given-names>Afumwaa Boamah</given-names>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Rahmat</surname>
            <given-names>Quaigrane Duker</given-names>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Noel</surname>
            <given-names>Ayivor</given-names>
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        		        	<name name-style="western">
	            <surname>Isaac</surname>
            <given-names>Kwame Akortia</given-names>
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		<corresp id="cor1">* E-mail: <email xlink:type="simple">amenyogbeeric@yahoo.com</email></corresp>
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        <year>2023</year>
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      <pub-date pub-type="epub">
      	<day>31</day>
        <month>07</month>
        <year>2023</year>
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      			<date date-type="received">
			<day>16</day>
			<month>06</month>
			<year>2023</year>
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			<day>18</day>
			<month>07</month>
			<year>2023</year>
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      <volume>15</volume>
      <issue>2</issue>
	  	  <fpage>36</fpage>
	  <lpage>49</lpage>
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      <abstract><![CDATA[The need for efficient microbiology technologies in Africa has been a significant challenge to advancing microbiology research and study. This review examines the impact of this challenge and identifies the opportunities that exist to address them. These include the slow pace of research and development, the limited ability to identify and manage infectious diseases, and the challenge of monitoring and controlling food and water quality. The impact of the slow pace of research and development on microbiology is particularly concerning, as it limits the ability of African researchers to carry out complex microbiology experiments. This, in turn, limits the amount of knowledge that can be generated about various aspects of life, including human health, agriculture, and environmental science. Despite these challenges, this article identifies opportunities for addressing Africa#39;s lack of efficient microbiology technologies. One opportunity is the development of specialised research facilities that can support microbiology research in the continent. Another opportunity is training researchers and technicians to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out microbiology research. The need for efficient microbiology technologies in Africa has significantly impacted microbiology research and study on the continent. By investing in specialised research facilities, providing training for researchers and technicians, and increasing access to funding for research and development, it is possible to improve the pace of microbiology research and generate new knowledge about various aspects of life in Africa.

	 

	Key words: Technologies, Laboratory techniques, Diagnostic methods, Capacity building, Education.]]></abstract>
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