Africa: Overcoming Barriers, African Scientists Creating Award-winning Innovations

When Cameroonian medical doctor Conrad Tankou won the top health award at an international innovation competition, he brea thed a sigh of relief.Winning the $25,000 prize at the Next Einstein Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, last week was the culmination of years of struggle.

“Sometimes, I doubted I would get this far,” 30-year-old Tankou said. “We’ve come a long way. It’s the first time this project is actually getting any recognition. So, many people didn’t believe in it in the beginning, and up ‘till now, some people are still doubting.”

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