Collaborative research for South Asia

Abstract

The South Asian region face common challenges in health issues which differ somewhat from those of the developed world.   We lack large scale medical, surgical and anesthetic data which could be compiled to enable us to develop our own guidelines and protocols in keeping with our expertise, finances and resources.   The need is to identify the key issues, train and capacity build researchers, obtain funding and enhance the regulatory agencies. Collaborative research within the region could be the way forward.