Since 2007, African collaborators have worked to improve the production of high-quality, Africa-relevant Cochrane reviews and to support their use in policy and practice through stakeholder engagement and capacity building.

Cochrane reviews from Africa have informed several national and international guidelines, particularly in the areas of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Cochrane Africa's work builds on this track record and aims to enhance and expand these activities.

The goals of Cochrane Africa are to:

• Producing timely, relevant evidence for and with those who need it most
• Save and improve lives by ensuring everyone can contribute to and benefit from trusted evidence
• Secure the long-term sustainability of the Network