15th L'Oréal-UNESCO Foundation Prize

On December 10, 2024, in Cotonou, Elisabeth Amelie Gladys Ngono, a distinguished researcher at the Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research (ISM), was awarded the prestigious 15th L’Oréal-UNESCO Foundation Prize. As the only laureate representing Central Africa, she was recognized for her pioneering research on tropical diseases and her innovative contributions to the prevention of onchocerciasis. This international recognition highlights her vital role in advancing health sciences and her impact on addressing major public health challenges in the region.