Professor Dorothy Yeboah-Manu Paid Courtesy Call on Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (MP), Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology

The Director of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), Professor Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, recently paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (MP), at his office.

The meeting provided an opportunity for a productive exchange of ideas and strategies to strengthen the collaboration between the Noguchi Memorial Institute and MEST. The discussions focused on advancing public health initiatives, fostering innovative scientific solutions, and addressing urgent national and global health challenges.

Professor Yeboah-Manu highlighted the crucial role that NMIMR played in medical research, particularly in areas such as infectious diseases, vaccine development, and public health surveillance. She emphasized the institute’s ongoing commitment to providing scientific expertise to support the nation’s health priorities.

Minister Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to promoting scientific research and technological innovation as key drivers of the nation’s development. He expressed optimism that the continued collaboration between MEST and research institutions like NMIMR would lead to improved health outcomes and contribute significantly to achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the area of good health and well-being.

The meeting also touched on the importance of cross-sectoral partnerships between governmental agencies, research institutions, and international organizations to address emerging global health threats, including pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, and non-communicable diseases. Both parties expressed their shared goal of increasing investments in science and technology to improve healthcare delivery and boost economic growth.

As the meeting concluded, both Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and Professor Yeboah-Manu reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration, with a focus on developing innovative strategies to promote public health and drive scientific excellence in Ghana.

This engagement marked a significant step in building a research-driven ecosystem that would provide sustainable solutions to the nation’s health and scientific challenges, ensuring a healthier and more prosperous future for all.