Context :
As we all know, health research is a key issue for the future of humanity. Past and present epidemics have shown the importance of having the right knowledge tools to meet the challenges of prevention and treatment. Against this backdrop, the PDNA network organized a workshop for National Malaria Control Program Directors from the 16 member countries from August 14 to 17, 2023 at the Millennium Hotel in Bamako, Mali.
Proceedings:
The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health and Social Development, Colonel Assa Badialo Touré, the Director of the PNLP, Dr. Aissata Koné, and the President of the PDNA Network, Pr. Abdoulaye Djimdé, who gave a presentation of the project and its progress.
The Minister, who was very pleased, welcomed the participants and wished them every success in their work.
Following the opening ceremony, the proceedings unfolded as follows:
– presentations, followed by questions and answers ;
– group work, followed by plenary discussion;
– practical demonstrations of molecular biology experiments in PDNA laboratories.
All this helped to promote the effective use and integration of genomic data in NMCP malaria control and elimination activities.
Pr. Abdoulaye Djimdé offered a dinner to the participants, bringing the training to a close.
