Typhoid fever, a bacterial disease, is easily spread through the ingestion of food or drink tainted by the feces or urine of infected people. Normally, typhoid fever is easily treated with antibiotics; however, not having access to such medications may be detrimental.
In June, the Medical Research Center of Gambia honored both Dr. Eniyou Cheryll Oriero and Isatou Sarr with the Early Career Women Scientist award for their work in creating accessible treatment options for diseases, such as typhoid fever, malaria and HIV/AIDS. As awardees, the two doctors were able to attend the 17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases.