UCAD : Le professeur Moussa Seydi décortique les leçons de la COVID-19 lors d’une leçon inaugurale
After a ten-year hiatus, the traditional inaugural lecture of the academic year was held this Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the conference center of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD). For this resumption, the institution invited Professor Moussa Seydi, an exceptional scientist and head of the infectious and tropical diseases department at Fann Hospital, to address the topic: "A Future Without a Pandemic? Lessons from Covid-19."
Author of over 500 publications and associate professor at the University of Washington, Professor Seydi highlighted the resilience and effectiveness of the Senegalese healthcare system. "Senegal was able to function as it should despite limited resources. There were problems, but they were resolved during the pandemic," he stated, praising the exemplary solidarity of the population, which was the driving force behind the response.
Ten pillars for anticipating future crises
To better prepare for emerging health threats and minimize their impacts, Professor Seydi outlined ten key lessons learned from the 2020 crisis. He notably advocates for the harmonization of the political and scientific response, respect for academic freedom, and the fight against stigmatization and social inequities.
He also emphasized the need to anticipate possible scenarios, address psychological and economic issues, and integrate artificial intelligence into health monitoring. Beyond the technical aspects, the eminent researcher stressed the foundation of values: "You cannot develop a country if people do not believe in themselves and if they do not prioritize ethical and moral values," he asserted.
A call for synergy between science and politics
The rector of UCAD, Professor Alioune Badara Kandji, congratulated the speaker on the clarity and relevance of his reflections. According to him, it was imperative to conduct this academic reflection on such a recent pandemic in order to guide future prevention measures.
The rector particularly emphasized the need for close collaboration between the various branches of government. "It is possible to prevent pandemics, but this requires synergy among the different stakeholders, including scientists, statesmen, and politicians," added Professor Kandji. He concluded by reiterating that educating the masses remains a fundamental tool for transforming attitudes and preventing the emergence of new scourges.
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