CIRCB 's 20th Anniversary: Gala Evening Crowns Commemoration

A fter three days of intensive reflections, notably on bio­ medical science, the Chan­ tal Biya International Reference Centre for Research on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Management (CIRCB) has crowned commemo­ rative activities of its 20th anni­ versary with a gala evening. It held at the Yaounde Conference Centre yesterday November 12, 2026, with the First Lady, Chantal Biya, matron of the institution, represented at the event by Linda Yang. Two sequences marked the pro­ tocol phase of the event; a speech from the Director General of CIRCB, Professor Alexis Ndjolo and a 26-minute documentary which revisits the history of the center, its activities and impact on the population through its scientific research. One of the highlights of the event was the award of a diploma of Grand Pro­ moter of Scientific Research to the First Lady. According to the Director General of CIRCB, they are celebrating 20 years of science and offering healthcare services to the public. He notes that 20 years in a man is when he quits adolescence for maturity, and for an institution, it is time on evaluating path covered and outline perspectives. To this ef­ fect, Professor Alexis Ndjolo ex­ pressed appreciation to the First Lady whose vision of containing HIV/AIDS infections in the society came into reality in 2006. Accor­ ding to the medical practitioner, the First Lady understood that the fight against infections is more effective through research in the laboratory. And indeed, CIRCB counts eight specialised laboratories. Gratitude was also expressed to the Head of State, under whose leadership, various members of government assist in the institution's activities. The Director General was proud of the fact that the center's la­ boratories have contributed to improving treatment and preven­ ted infections. He revealed that over 20,000 vaccines are fabri­ cation in their laboratories ever...