The Tanzanian delegation with the CSIR and GRA representatives at the signing of the MoU. |
A trilateral Memorandum of Understanding was signed on the 27 August between the GRA, the National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania) and the Tanga Aids Working Group (TAWG). This MoU was signed by the CSIR on behalf of the four GRA member organisations that are involved in the project and embodies agreement between scientists, a national research institute and traditional healers to collaborate.
The project is aimed at the scientific validation of a herbal preparation used in the treatment of the opportunistic diseases which affect people living with HIV/AIDS. A project dossier will now be developed by the team and funding sought for the project.
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