West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens Initiative for training and building partnerships for biomedical research in Africa.
Accra, Ghana
Joined July 2016
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Earlier yesterday, @WACCBIP_UG Grants Manager, @Sika__M, joined a panel discussion at the ongoing @SciforAfrica Joint Learning workshop organised by DELTAS Africa and the Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative in Cape Town, South Africa, to share insights on the role of mentorship in forming a good Research Leader! @WACCBIP_UG's delegation also includes the Comms Manager, @Mounierou and the M&E Officer, @Felice32368828.
How do we identify bacteria, where do they come from, and how can they affect our health?
Today, @AMR_WACCBIP, led by @IsawumiAbiola, is engaging students of Presec Staff ‘4’ Basic School, Legon, as part of a two-day AMR Awareness and Education Outreach organised to commemorate World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2026.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations, JHS 1-2 students are exploring the sources of bacteria and learning how to isolate and identify them using colony morphology and microscopy.
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To wrap things up, we reviewed what had been learned from the experience in an interactive question & answer session with the students.
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We received students from the Seven Showers of Blessings International School for a day's engagement including a tour of our labs as well as fun explanations of science and diseases using animations, 3D models, flashcards and more.
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Today’s session featured presentations across research and policy, Dr Fred Aboagye,a keynote speaker shared key ecological studies at the University of Ghana surrounding relevant mosquito populations while Dr Hilarius Abiwu, the National Malaria Elimination Programme’s manager provides an overview of Ghana’s malaria landscape and active interventions.
Finally Dr. Kwame Dei Asamoah-Okyere the Ghana National Biosafety Authority (@Ghana_NBA) explained the regulatory framework necessary to support the vision.
We’re pleased to welcome collaborating institutions to consider complementary tools for malaria elimination in a national workshop organized by the Ghana National Research Fund (@gnrfofficial), in collaboration with WACCBIP and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (@mohgovgh).
The 2-day National Co-Creation Workshop on Malaria Free Mosquito Technology will deliberate on a roadmap to implementing Gene drive as complimentary tool for Malaria Elimination in Ghana.
The deadline for applications for the 2026 DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship for our Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases is almost here!
visit our website waccbip.org for more information and apply before 12th November 2026.
@WACCBIP_UG wishes to invite you to submit your application for the 2026 DAAD In-Country/In-Region scholarship programme, Sub-Saharan Africa, for a Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases.
Follow the link for more details bit.ly/3W2ZM0B
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Our practical sessions are as vibrant as ever with science coming to life through samples under the microscope, 3D models and more.
Students learn to test water quality as well as DNA-RNA extraction techniques and biosafety practices used in rapid diagnostics for diseases like malaria and hepatitis B.
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What do science careers look like beyond popular professions like medicine & nursing? Students are exploring the broad career paths in science as they prepare for life after SHS.
The presentation provided information on courses across various universities, included a step-by-step application process to the University of Ghana (@UnivofGh), cut-off points for various programmes, and scholarship opportunities available to support their education.
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Osei Kofi Addy (@OseiAddy) from the Africa Climate Collaborative (@ACCollab_UG) engaged students on what climate change is and the steps we can take to make a difference.
He also encouraged students to take advantage of the career opportunities available in the climate change sector, and lead climate resilient futures.
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