A research fellow at the West African Center for Cell Biology and Infectious Pathogens, Dr. Josiane Fofana has called on government to significantly increase funding for HIV research and supporting infrastructure.
Speaking on Radio Univers’ Campus Exclusive show today, Dr. Fofana appealed to the government to pay more attention and resources to HIV and AIDS research, emphasizing that most current funding originates from Western sources.
Dr. Fofana highlighted the urgency, noting the global context of financial strain.
“The theme this year is really all about funding because we see what’s happening internationally. Funding cuts are real. We’re all suffering from it,” she stated.
She further stressed the need for domestic investment and self-reliance.
“In Africa, most of the funding comes from the West, and it is really time for our governments to step in and help African scientific research… There’s extremely talented, trained scientists all that needs to be done is empower them.”
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Story by Richlove Doku Essilfie| univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Deborah Owusu
