Publication: Microbiota diversity of Anopheles gambiae in Bankeng, southern Cameroon, and its association with Plasmodium falciparum infection

As mosquitoes become resistant to insecticides and the malaria parasite develops resistance to drugs, malaria remains difficult to control. With no fully effective vaccine, innovative and environmentally friendly strategies are urgently needed. One promising approach is to study the natural bacteria (microbiota) living inside mosquitoes and their potential role in malaria transmission. In this study,…

NMCP Scientific Days: From Malaria Control to Elimination

CRID was proud to partner in the first edition of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) Scientific Days, held at the Yaoundé Conference Center from December 15 to 17, 2025. This landmark event brought together policymakers, researchers, and health professionals to discuss strategies for moving from malaria control to elimination in Cameroon. The opening ceremony,…

CRID Unveils NovaSeq6000 to Boost Genomics in Africa

The Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is proud to mark a transformative milestone in African science: the successful acquisition, installation, and validation of the Illumina NovaSeq6000. As one of the most advanced high-throughput sequencing platforms globally, its arrival marks a new era for genomic sovereignty and research excellence on the continent. This achievement…