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My group is working on the science that will create childhood vaccines, which my country should but can’t afford. The children that will receive those vaccines will grow up smart & healthy to govern our country well, build ⬆️GDP & pull us out of dependence. That was the plan…

A call to apply for the 2nd iteration of our expert-led 6-month training on genomics/bioinformatics theories, concepts and tools. Interested University of Ibadan students are welcome to apply by April 27: bit.ly/bioinfoUI To join our community, kindly follow for updates.

STORY TIME: Once upon a time, in a bustling town called Ede, there was a group of curious students gathered in a cozy classroom. The wise teacher, Ms. Ganiyu had a special lesson planned for them. She wanted to teach them about how a computer works, but she...

I'm looking forward to season 2 of 'When Science Finds a Way'. If you are a podcast listener, consider signing up and listening regularly. wellcome.org//news-and-repo…

Last session, I was privileged to co-supervise Chiamaka, super-talented University of Ibadan Microbiology (Science) student. She studied enteric bacteria from household water (sadly highly prevalent in #Ibadan) & was a great hit with all of us. All the best with next steps.

Call for Applications! Are you passionate about public health and ready to bridge the gap between science and policy? We are calling on early to mid-career professionals, researchers, and advocates to apply for the Science Policy Communication Fellowship, a three-month

It took me precisely 2 years, 4 months and 1 day to finally truly understand the people who had lived abroad for so long, and decided to move back home. I’m afraid to break it to you but the only real option we have is for our country to work. There’s really no other way out.

My grad student experience investigating a cholera outbreak is 1 reason why our research focuses on life-threatening infections. More recently, Alisha Wainwright & I discussed cholera in Africa today. Listen to us @Wellcome ‘When Science Finds a Way’. youtube.com/watch?v=ct3Pak…

Iruka N. Okeke elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology - The Branco Weiss Fellowship brancoweissfellowship.org/news/iruka-n-o…

I am honored to have been invited to the “Lessons Learned for #AMR Independent Panel” workshop held in Lagos, Nigeria. The workshop brought together global AMR experts and stakeholders to share insights, reflect on previous panels, and contribute to shaping….(1/3)

💊 Leading scientists and policymakers met in Nigeria to shape a new independent authority to guide action against drug-resistant microbes, inspired by the IPCC model. 🔗 Find out more: go.nature.com/3GKNMcz #NatureAfrica Iruka Okeke Kevin Outterson

Technology to map cholera hotspots could help end a 60-year pandemic. linkedin.com/pulse/technolo…

A warm Ghanaian welcome to the #AMRDxConsortium launch from WACCBIP, Fleming Initiative , FIND, @GARDP_AMR, Cepheid, @WellcomeTrust, and Ministry of Health, Ghana. Powerful opening reflections on shared ambition, equity, and real-world impact.

Setting the stage for the urgent need for a Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium, Dr. Mirfin Mpundu, Sylvanus Tekwe, Prof. Iruka Okeke, and Dr. Cecilia Ferreyra engage in a panel moderated by Prof. Alison Holmes on the AMR crisis and the vital role of diagnostics, highlighting unmet

Dr Silvia Bertagnolio, lead on World Health Organization (WHO)’s global work on AMR, now discussing her work on diagnostics with the organisation #AMRDxConsortium FIND @GARDP_AMR Cepheid @WellcomeTrust WACCBIP CAMO-Net Ministry of Health, Ghana

#AMR could reverse a century of medical progress, if we do not make strategic decisions today. #DiagnosisForAll is the cornerstone of measuring and defeating antimicrobial resistance. See Ifedayo Adetifa's remarks to the #AMRDxConsortium meeting in Ghana

Diagnostics save lives and money, but only if systems are ready. The panel are currently exploring pricing, policy gaps, and the case for strategic investment. #AMRDxConsortium @GARDP_AMR @WellcomeTrust

It’s great to be in Accra once again - this time to start the process of ending #DiagnosticInsufficiency as pertains to #AntimicrobialResistance. Great first day. We might crack this! #AMRDxConsortium

At #AMRDxConsortium, we’re co-creating the roadmap to a successful, sustainable consortium. From membership and governance to financing and equity, today’s breakout groups are tackling the big questions to shape an inclusive future for AMR diagnostics. With Wellcome