Health services strengthening in Africa - research is a key component S. Jaffar et al.

The author reflects on the importance of strengthening the health services in Africa. He states that performing research is the most important part of the strengthening process. The major challenge to provide health services in Africa is shortage of the health care workers. The author emphasizes on the importance of integration between the local health services and the research team in optimizing the health care services. However, the funding problem, according to the author, is a problem in research work.