PAMCA scientists say inadequate public finances mar research efforts on vector-borne diseases

By DOH JAMES SONKEY Scientists who are members of the Pan African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) have decried that inadequate public finances in the health sector in most African countries mar their research efforts on how to combat vector-borne diseases in the continent. They were speaking last September 24, 2019 at the Yaounde Hilton Hotel at a press conference organised within the sidelines of the three days 6th annual conference and exhibition of the Pan African Mosquito Control Association on vector-borne diseases prominent in Africa, including malaria and others. Dr Tougordi, an official of the World Health Organization, WHO regretted…