Clinical Biology : Colloquium to Boost Health Research in Africa Holds in Yaoundé
The 5th International Colloquium on Clinical Biology has opened in Yaoundé this May 28, 2026. Researchers , health experts and academicians are examining challenges linked to clinical research and innovation in Africa at the conference. Holding from May 28 – 29, 2026 at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) in Messa, the meeting focuses […]
Researchers , health experts and academicians are examining challenges linked to clinical research and innovation in Africa at the conference.
Holding from May 28 – 29, 2026 at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) in Messa, the meeting focuses on strengthening health systems across the continent.
It is the themed : “Clinical Research in Health Sciences in Africa: Analyse, Regulate and Innovate.”
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Yaoundé, and Grand Chancellor of UCAC, His Grace Jean Mbarga officially opened the conference.
He called for stronger collaboration between science, faith and culture in advancing research that upholds human dignity and cultural values. The Grand Chancellor also commended organisers for creating a platform that promotes scientific exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue.
The Director of the School of Health Sciences of UCAC (ESS-UCAC), Dr. Sylvie Myriam Ambomo, shes light on the central theme of the colloquium, saying that it aims to enhance the visibility of scientific research outputs, encourage knowledge sharing among experts, and promote innovation within the health sector. She also noted that clinical research plays a key role in improving healthcare systems across Africa.
Participants are expected to discuss regulatory, ethical and scientific challenges in clinical biology and propose strategies to strengthen research and healthcare delivery across the continent during the conference.
Egoh Yvonne (Intern)