The Public Engagement with Science(PES) Programme Manager of the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), Mrs Naigaga Lillian Mutengu and her team composed of Mr. John Njogu Njoroge and Mr. Charles Ogejo Onyango, paid a visit, from 21st to 22nd May to MARCAD Plus secretariat at the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar Senegal (UCAD).
The MARCAD Plus delegation, led by Professor Oumar Gaye, its director, distinguished itself throughits participation in the various activities held during the 8th edition of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM), held from April 21st to 27th in Kigali, Rwanda. MARCAD Plus also attracted the interest of MIM participants thanks to the symposium it organized on April 24th as part of the MIM meetings.
Read more: The MARCAD Plus distinguished itself at the Multilateral Initiative on malaria (MIM)
The Malaria and NTDs Research Capacity Development in West and Central Africa (MARCAD-Plus) participated in the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society, held from April 21-27, 2024 at the Convention Centre in Kigali-Rwanda. The conference was organized by the MIM society in collaboration with the Ministry of Health-Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
The minister of Health of Rwanda, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana led the official opening ceremony of the meeting which brought together global experts to discuss the latest achievements, research, and innovations in malaria prevention and treatment.
"Our generation can end malaria. Let's keep fighting together to achieve a zero malaria world, so that we don’t pass the burden to our grandchildren." said the Rwandan Minister of Health in his opening remarks.
Read more: MARCAD-Plus participation at the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference
MARCAD Plus is a consortium of institutions putting together their capacities to contribute significantly to malaria and NTDs elimination in West and Central Africa. MARCAD Plus is sponsored by the Welcome Trust and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), working in partnership with the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA).
MARCAD Plus is launching a new capacity-building programme for Master, PhD and Postdoctoral fellows in the following thematic areas: Control and elimination of Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) (Schistosomiasis & Soil-Transmitted Helminths). With this programme, MARCAD Plus seeks to train African scientists able to provide relevant answers for the control and elimination of malaria and NTDs. Details on the programme and consortium can be found on our official website, www.marcad-africa.org.
Read more: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MARCAD PLUS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP 2023 IN GHANA
MARCAD Plus is a consortium of institutions putting together their capacities to contribute significantly to malaria and NTDs elimination in West and Central Africa. MARCAD Plus is sponsored by the Welcome Trust and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), working in partnership with the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA).
Read more: MARCAD PLUS FELLOWSHIP 2023: RE-CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL
MARCAD Consortium Secretariat
Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontology
University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) of Dakar, Senegal