"We Africans should look critically at ourselves first and foremost before we can even start to think about blaming ot…"

"We Africans will continue to struggle and lag behind the rest of the world in using science for development if we do …"

"We need to demonstrate that Africa has more to offer than the mere opportunity for human clinical trials."

"Africa has largely been a recipient of Western research."

"It is time for Africa to also contribute research so that people from other continents can also benefit."

"The challenges we are trying to address in Africa are not just African challenges but human challenges."

"In this way Africa can earn respect."

"Research is not a luxury."

"It provides solutions‚ creates jobs and infrastructure‚ builds capacity as well as expertise‚ attracts foreign direct…"

"Not only are Bill and Melinda immense contributors to the recognition I have received through the support of our H3D …"