University of Buea opens new scientific frontier with China CDC and CAS partnership

By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi The University of Buea has taken a major leap in international scientific cooperation after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with CDC (Chinese Center for Disease Control) and the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS) in a move expected to strengthen research, disease control, and advanced medical training in Cameroon. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the boardroom of the university’s central administration during a high-level working visit by a seven-member Chinese scientific delegation led by Professor George Fu Gao. The collaboration which is hosted by the Faculty of Health…