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https://youtu.be/aXlHrOVvRzo A Journey Transformed: From Scholar to CEO Professor Akhere Omonkhua, a distinguished biochemist, has dedicated her career to the intricate world of traditional medicine, studying the safety, efficacy, and molecular mechanisms of plants...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssutqyKcprw From the Lab Bench to a Global Stage: Saffiatou's Transformative Journey The Promise of a Dedicated Scientist At the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit in The Gambia, Saffiatou Darboe was already a vital asset. As the...
https://youtu.be/NawUK9Nybo8?si=vNrpuHUkfXTuwaTN A Lifelong Fight Against Malaria From a young age, Dr. El Hadji Niang harbored a strong desire to become a scientist. Surrounded by a science-oriented family, including an uncle who was a science and math teacher, El...
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is the single greatest threat to human health[1]. It is creating new health risks and acting as a “threat multiplier” making existing health challenges worse. Moreover, certain populations, such as...
Africa houses 15% of the global population; however, it carries a fourth of the worldwide disease burden and produces only 2% of the world’s research output.[1] Stomach cancer, along with other common cancers, is among the diseases that receive insufficient...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Africa presents a complex landscape, often influenced by cultural beliefs, limited access to resources, and stigma. While awareness of autism is growing across the continent, many regions still lack adequate diagnostic facilities and...
Malaria remains a leading cause of childhood illness and death, predominantly in Africa, despite the implementation of extensive control measures. An effective vaccine is a key complementary strategy to ultimately eradicate malaria, over time. In The Gambia, the...
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Yet, it is the most prevalent cause of cancer in Africa, accounting for 22% of all female cancers and 12% of all newly diagnosed cancers in both men and women every year. (AHA, 2023)[1]This January, as part of Cervical Health...
Dr Barbara Burmen is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and the Harvard Chan School of Public Health in the US. As a specialist in implementation science, her work focuses on using health data to support evidence-based...
Dr Pauline Bakibinga is an associate research scientist at the African Population and Health Research Center in Kenya. After gaining her PhD in 2013, Pauline left her home in Uganda and moved to Kenya, where she wanted to focus on strengthening healthcare to help the...