Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 26th - 28th 2025

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The War on Science

The War
On Science

How can we Overcome the Burden of Misinformation and Disinformation?

Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 26th - 28th 2025

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ABBC 2025

The Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication (ABBC) symposium is a multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary platform that explores best-bet science communication practices for unlocking the potential of advancements in science, technology, and innovation. The 6th edition (ABBC 2025) addresses a critical challenge hindering Africa's adoption of innovative biosciences, some of which play a fundamental role in the delivery of One Health (OH) solutions and building sustainable food systems. While bio-innovations offer transformative potential in improving planetary health, mitigating climate change effects and advancing health and socio-economic outcomes, disinformation remains a formidable barrier. In fact, the World Economic Forum has declared disinformation the second biggest global risk after extreme weather.

Meet this year's ABBC symposium organizers

The Organizing
Committee

  • Margaret Karembu, MBS

    Margaret Karembu, MBS

    Director, ISAAA AfriCenter, and ABBC Convenor

  • Musso Munyeme

    Musso Munyeme

    Country Multiplier, Capacitating One Health in Eastern and S ...

  • Raymond Hamoonga

    Raymond Hamoonga

    National One Health Coordinator, Zambia National Public Heal ...

  • Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    External Advisor, Capacitating One Health in Eastern and Sou ...

  • Agnes Tsuma

    Agnes Tsuma

    Programme Lead Research, Chemonics International

  • Bibiana Iraki

    Bibiana Iraki

    Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter

  • Curtis R. Youngs

    Curtis R. Youngs

    Associate Director, Livestock and Animal Health Programs, Io ...

  • Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

  • Diana Horvath

    Diana Horvath

    President & Co-founder, 2Blades

  • John Mukuka

    John Mukuka

    Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eas ...

  • Lawrence Banks

    Lawrence Banks

    Director General, International Centre for Genetic Engineeri ...

  • Marc Heijde

    Marc Heijde

    Program Manager, International Plant Biotechnology Outreach ...

  • Nadine Dushimiyimana

    Nadine Dushimiyimana

    Head of Regulatory Science, East Africa, Bayer Crop Science

  • Paul Chege

    Paul Chege

    Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter