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The challenge of practicing rheumatology in Africa

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Historically, rheumatic diseases have received little attention in Africa and rheumatologists have been few and far between. Now, supported by the global rheumatology community, interest in the specialty is growing, despite the formidable challenges faced by those practicing rheumatology in Africa.

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M.T. is supported by the Medical Research Council of South Africa.

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  1. Division of Rheumatology, University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, PO Bertsham, Johannesburg, 2013, South Africa

    Mohammed Tikly

  2. Department of Rheumatology, Stobhill Hospital, 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3UW, UK

    Paul McGill

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Tikly, M., McGill, P. The challenge of practicing rheumatology in Africa. Nat Rev Rheumatol 12, 630–631 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2016.170

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