In a significant gesture of international collaboration and scientific exchange, the Second Mayor of Hamburg and Senator for Science, Research and Equality, Katharina Fegebank, alongside a distinguished high science delegation, including the Chair of the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), Prof. Juergen May, from the city of Hamburg, paid a visit to the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR). The visit forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the ties between KCCR and the city of Hamburg, particularly in advancing tropical medicine and research initiatives.

As part of their visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, who was represented by the newly elected Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. David Asamaoh. The visit symbolized the deep academic and research partnership between Germany and Ghana, with KCCR being a central hub for this collaboration.

At KCCR, the delegation was warmly received by the Scientific Director, Prof. Richard Phillips who provided an insightful overview of KCCR’s remarkable journey and its future aspirations. The Scientific Director highlighted key milestones achieved over the years, underscoring KCCR’s pivotal role in groundbreaking research aimed at addressing tropical diseases that affect the African continent. Looking ahead, KCCR aims to elevate its impact on global health research, with plans for a new joint Digital One Health Center between the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) and the KCCR kick-started.

Senator Fegebank and her delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with various project group heads at KCCR, exchanging ideas and exploring potential areas of further collaboration.

It is noteworthy that The KCCR was founded 26 years ago by a treaty between the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the State of Ghana. This partnership has enabled KCCR to emerge as a leading research institution in tropical medicine, contributing immensely to global health advancements through its high-caliber research and training programs.

Senator Fegebank’s visit is a testament to the enduring relationship between Ghana and Germany, with KCCR serving as a beacon of what can be achieved when nations unite towards common scientific goals.

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