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Diamniadio, Nov. 27 (APS) – The excellence of the Prix Galien promotes the expansion of the "virtuous circle of knowledge in Africa," said Monday the head of state, Macky Sall, according to which " Africa is neither a medical desert nor a scientific no man's land.
"The spirit of excellence attached to the Prix Galien helps to broaden the virtuous circle of knowledge in Africa. From time to time, it is knowledge that determines the progress of science, it is knowledge that distinguishes nations that advance and those that stagnate, it is knowledge that values human capital, "he said. President of the Republic at the opening of the first Galician Africa Forum, on the theme: "Ethics and Innovation".
The head of state says that despite the acuteness with which public health issues continue to be addressed, "Africa is neither a medical desert nor a scientific no man's land".
"Health has always been an ongoing concern for societies," said Macky Sall, noting that "this concern is even more evident in these times when [avec] the constant increase in the volume and speed of trade, the diseases are transported and transmitted from one point to another of the global in only a few hours ''.
"Any local threat is potentially global and therefore calls for cross-border collaboration," he said.
The chairman of the Galien Foundation, Bruno Cohen, believes that '' the universal values of the Galen Prize, created in 1970, equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize in the pharmaceutical field ''. "The Prix Galien puts Senegal on the world health scene every year now," said Cohen.
He stressed that '' the Galen Forum also offers a platform for high-level scientific exchange on issues of common interest related to health '', before highlighting its historical character, the event standing for '' the first time '' in Africa since its launch in 2009 in the United States ''.
Bruno Cohen expressed his "ambition to do much more to stimulate the progress of science and technology in Senegal". '' I am pleased to see that your agenda gives a place to the youth, with the leaders' forum bringing together the best students of ECOWAS in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry '', he added, addressing the chief of State.
"This is an excellent initiative for the ECOWAS peoples. I encourage you to continue the quest for excellence, "concluded Mr. Cohen.
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