Ghanaian scientists to present research at UN General Assembly Science Summit

Two renowned scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Alexander Yaw Debrah and Dr. Linda Batsa Debrah, will represent Ghana at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit in New York on September 19, 2024.

The event will provide a global platform for discussions on science and innovation aimed at addressing key global challenges.

Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KNUST, Professor Debrah, will present his research on improving the identification and management of lymphatic filariasis cases in Ghana, particularly elephantiasis and hydrocele, through innovative mobile reporting systems used by Community Health Volunteers (CHVs).

His work will highlights the impact of digital solutions on reporting accuracy of neglected tropical diseases, contributing to the World Health Organization’s NTD Agenda 2030 and SDG 3: Health for all.

Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Batsa Debrah, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, KNUST, will moderate a session on “The Future of Researcher’s Global Health Career in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities” and speak on “Resource-limited Setting: Challenges in Conducting Clinical Research”.

She will address the challenges faced by early-career researchers in low-and middle-income countries and will share insights into the obstacles related to funding, infrastructure, and skill acquisition and share strategies for overcoming these challenges to foster scientific innovation across Africa.

The Science Summit is a premier global event that brings together leading scientists, policymakers, and innovators to address pressing scientific and technological challenges.

This year’s focus includes climate action, One Health, artificial intelligence, biodiversity, and clean energy, with an emphasis on promoting African leadership in science policy decision-making.