Scientific Events

As part of the MIMIN project, this workshop made it possible to prepare the
exchange program between INMES (Benin) and the University of
Metropolia (Finland) as part of the MIMIN project. With the support of partners Sari Haapio and Sanna-Mari Mannine, this program aims to promote an enriching academic and cultural exchange between midwifery students from the two countries. This partnership includes
internships, meetings and mobility opportunities

Ms. Fabiyi Kafayath took part in the national data review workshop on multi-drug resistant bacteria, organized at the CNHU-HKM auditorium. This event, funded by the World Health Organization (WHO), was a platform for reflection on the challenges and strategies facing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
During this two-day workshop, she gave a conference highlighting URMAPha's initiatives in the fight against microbials.

During these days, Dr. Lauris Fah presented a communication entitled “Correlation between the ABO phenotype and the
predisposition to dyslipidemia and diabetes in hypertensive patients consulting at the Saint Jean de
Cotonou. as part of the First Scientific Days of the National Medical and Health Institute,

Dr Esse Phenix Assogba participated in a crucial workshop aimed at strengthening antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in Benin. Organized by FAO, this five-day workshop will focus on assessing the capacity of laboratories and AMR surveillance systems, using the PMP tool-
ATLASS.

Dr Fréjus Ohouko from URMAPha actively participated in the first
edition of ComSciCon at the University of Parakou. He co-led a session on “Presenting Research Results to the General Public,” sharing strategies for success in the MT180s competition. An enriching experience for doctoral students and young researchers.

The PRD VALUCHAM project was launched on October 22, 2024 at the University
of Abiomey-Calavi, with the participation of North and South partners. This project
aims to promote the sustainable use of the Uvaria chamae plant in the
diabetes management. This event marked a key step in strengthening the
collaboration between traditional medicine and scientific research,
paving the way for innovative and sustainable solutions for the development of
health in Benin.

Date: October 2024

URMAPha, represented by Dr Hornel Koudokpon, participated in the validation workshop of the 2025-2030 five-year national plan for infection prevention and control. This event marks a key step in strengthening public health in Benin.

Date: July 2024

Dr Victorien Dougnon and his doctoral student Miss Alida Oussou have
participated in the WWCS2024 conference in Berlin. This event offers
a networking platform on the links between change
climate and health, while highlighting the Benin project
Health, represented by Professor Anders Dalsgaard. The Dr.
Dougnon has
hosted a round table entitled “Maximizing co-
climate and health benefits in low-income countries and
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Date: June 2024