Editorial: Promoting patient-centered care for pediatric rheumatology across Africa

Authors

Wafa Hamdi, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia
Angela Migowa, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Paediatrics and Child Health (East Africa)

Abstract

Pediatric rheumatology remains an evolving field in Africa, where challenges such as limited specialist availability, diagnostic delays, and inadequate public awareness hinder optimal patient care (1). Similarly, research in this field remains scarce, with a significant lack of data needed to define the spectrum and clinical expression of these diseases. Capturing real-world experiences and field reports is invaluable, as it provides critical insights to identify key areas for action and develop strategies to advance research in Africa. This collection of six manuscripts offers valuable perspectives on various aspects of pediatric rheumatic diseases, including caregiver experiences, diagnostic challenges, therapeutic patient education, and regional advancements in the field. Together, these studies contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the pediatric rheumatology landscape in Africa and underscore opportunities for progress.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Frontiers in Pediatrics

DOI

https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1613257

Recommended Citation

Hamdi, W., Migowa, A. (2025). Editorial: Promoting patient-centered care for pediatric rheumatology across Africa. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 13, 1-3.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_paediatr_child_health/575

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