CIBITH scientist notably Dr. Nkemngo Francis secured the prestigious RSTMH early career grant and actively engaged with the communities of Gounougou and Guider in North Cameroon for the collaborative implementation of the project. In addition, the project involved the training and capacity development of Raissa Lymen who had first exposure on health research and enabled her successfully to defend her MSc thesis. She is currently pursuing advanced degree in Montpellier, France.