Build Health International

Project Description

The African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), located at Redeemer’s University Ede, Nigeria, is poised to make an even greater impact on public health research and disease control across the continent. Founded and led by Dr. Christian Happi, a prominent molecular biologist and genomist, ACEGID is dedicated to advancing genomics research and building capacity among African scientists. The center has been at the forefront of combating infectious diseases across Africa, playing key roles in outbreak responses such as the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Lagos and the sequencing of Africa’s first COVID-19 case in March 2020.

To further its mission, ACEGID partnered with Build Health International to design and construct a new eight-building addition to its campus. This expansion includes a state-of-the-art teaching center, advanced research labs, offices, housing facilities, a conference center, and a kitchen and dining area. Set around a central communal courtyard, the new campus is designed to foster collaboration and increase ACEGID's capacity to host more scientists and students.

This expansion enhances ACEGID's ability to train the next generation of African scientists and conduct vital research on infectious diseases. Its commitment to education, innovation, and global health positions it as a leader in the fight against epidemics in Africa. With its expanded facilities, ACEGID is poised to make an even greater impact on public health research and disease control across the continent. Students at ACEGID will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to important scientific discoveries that shape Africa's future in genomics and infectious disease management.