Meet Prof Priscilla Mante: The KNUST scientist featured in UNESCO Virtual Science Museum“We see children develop a lot of deficiency-related diseases, which affects how well they develop. Dr Abu also acknowledged the challenges of balancing career and family and securing funding in Africa. “A strong support system, including my husband, children, and mentors, has been crucial to my success,” she said. With this award, Dr Pearl Abu continues to inspire a new generation of African women scientists to pursue careers in science, technology, and agriculture. The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship for Young Women Scientists is part of a new support programme instituted to recognise outstanding female researchers across Africa.

Source: GhanaWeb January 17, 2026 13:17 UTC