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Accra, Ghana
Joined August 2018
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The success of #WorldFoodDay2026 was made possible by you! Thank you to everyone for your participation and support. You made the celebration memorable. We appreciate you and look forward to welcoming you again next year. Until then, keep innovating and nourishing
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🎉 Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow! This #WorldFoodDay2026, @NMIMR_UG , in collaboration with @fao19671982, @GhanaFoodMovement and @food4allgh, champions food innovation, better nutrition and sustainable food systems for a healthier, food-secure future for all. #FoodSecurity
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Build your mosquito surveillance skills with NMIMR’s MoSMIT 2026 training! 🦟🔬 📅 28–30 Oct (Online) | 2–13 Nov (In-person) 💰 GH₵2,000 | Deadline: 26 Oct Limited slots! Apply now: #NMIMR #ThinkNoguchi #MoSMIT2026
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It's almost here. Join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for a day filled with learning, fun, and exciting experiences. 🍲 Cooking Competition 🌱 Farmers’ Market 🔬 Research Corner 🎤 Symposium 👧🏾 Kids’ Corner 🛍️ Vendor Exhibition & Sales @FAO , @Food4AllGh , Ghana Food Movement
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A reminder that registration for the Mosquito Sampling and Morphological Identification Training (MoSMIT) is still ongoing. Book you place before spots run out. See flyer for details.
🦟Applications are open for MoSMIT 2026! Build practical skills in mosquito sampling, specimen handling & morphological identification through this 2-week training at NMIMR. 📅 26 Oct – 6 Nov 📍 NMIMR, University of Ghana 💰GH₵2,500 ⏰ Apply by 16 Oct: bit.ly/MoSMIT
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We are getting closer to #WorldFoodDay2026 with 2 days to go with @FAO,@Food4AllGh and Ghana Food Movement 🍲 Cooking Competition 🌱 Farmers’ Market 🔬 Research Corner 🎤 Symposium 👧🏾 Kids’ Corner 🛍️ Vendor Exhibition & Sales Sponsored by Awake Purified Drinking water.
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We’re pleased to welcome Prof. Reginald Adjetey Annan of KNUST for #WorldFoodDay2026. A leading voice in food systems, nutrition & public health, Prof. Annan brings years of research and policy experience to the conversation. 📅 16 Oct 2026 📍 @NMIMR_UG , @UnivofGh
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Also remember it's 3 days to go. Get ready to experience our culture and food at this year's event. We are doing this with @FAO, @Food4AllGh and Ghana Food Movement. Sponsored by Awake Purified Drinking water.
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Congratulations to Prof. Linda Eva Amoah on becoming a Full Member of GC ADDA! This recognizes her contributions to drug discovery and connects her with a pan-African network working to develop medicines for unmet health needs. The @NMIMR_UG family is proud of you.
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4 DAYS TO GO! World Food Day 2026 is almost here! 🌱 Farmers’ Market 🍲Cooking Competition 🔬Research Corner 🎤Symposium 👧🏾Kids’ Corner 🛍️Vendor Exhibition 📅 16 Oct | 📍NMIMR, University of Ghana Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
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At the FAO Press Launch for #WorldFoodDay2026, Dr. Gloria Folson of @NMIMR_UG has called for stronger action to improve nutrition in Ghana through research, innovation and community engagement.
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She was speaking at the 2026 World Food Day Media Launch organized by @FAO. @NMIMR_UG is collaborating with @FAO , @Food4AllGh and Ghana Food movement to celebrate #WorldFoodDay2026 Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow
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Behind the scenes of World Food Day 2026! A glimpse of the teamwork, preparation and moments that made the day meaningful as we work towards a healthier, more food-secure future for all. #WorldFoodDay2026 #ThinkNoguchi #NMIMR
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The biomedical research landscape is changing—and so are we. We are pleased to introduce our new departmental structure and names, designed to better reflect our interdisciplinary research and emerging health priorities. New structure. New possibilities.
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Meet Prof. Irene Ayi, a Ghanaian parasitologist as she reflects on her research journey on schistosomiasis and other neglected tropical diseases. She shares her vision for the next generation of African scientists. Read the full story:noguchi.ug.edu.gh/2026/09/fr…
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How can research & local manufacturing strengthen vaccine production in Ghana? Learn more about the collaboration between @NMIMR_UG and Atlantic Life Sciences through the SafeVax Ghana project: youtu.be/HgI2jOULv5s?si=yMs-…
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🦟Applications are open for MoSMIT 2026! Build practical skills in mosquito sampling, specimen handling & morphological identification through this 2-week training at NMIMR. 📅 26 Oct – 6 Nov 📍 NMIMR, University of Ghana 💰GH₵2,500 ⏰ Apply by 16 Oct: bit.ly/MoSMIT
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Advancing Health Through Knowledge & Collaboration! 🔬🌍 Today’s sessions brought experts and researchers together for insightful discussions and knowledge sharing towards stronger, more resilient health systems in Africa. #6thBiennialScientificConference #ThinkNoguchi #NMIMR
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It’s Today! The 6th Biennial Scientific Conference is happening today! Join leading experts for insightful discussions on advancing health across Africa. 📅 30 Sept – 2 Oct 2026 📍 SPH Auditorium, UG, Legon Don’t miss the 2nd Session @2pm! 👀 #6thBiennialScientificConference
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Wondering why you should be part of this year’s #WorldFoodDay2026! Here are five reasons to join us: 📅 16 Oct 2026 📍 NMIMR, University of Ghana Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. #WorldFoodDay2026 #GhanaFood
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