Villagers return home after receiving new mosquito nets in the Massinga district of Inhambane, Mozambique.
Professor Abdoulaye Djimdé Named to UN Secretary General's Scientific Advisory Board
Professor Abdoulaye Djimdé has been appointed to the United Nations Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board, marking an important step in elevating African leaders' voices in global research and science policy conversations.
A leading expert in malaria genomics and drug resistance, Prof. Djimdé is focused on building research capacity and scientific collaboration across the continent. He embodies the Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship's vision to cultivate scientists who not only drive innovation but also guide decision-making and international cooperation.
At a time when the world faces increasingly complex health and development challenges, Prof. Djimdé will bring an important and unique perspective to the board's work on science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. "Scientific knowledge is strongest when it reflects diverse perspectives," Prof. Djimdé said in response to the appointment, "and I look forward to contributing African experience and expertise to conversations shaping the future of global health and development."
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