Redeemer’s University Celebrates Prof. Christian Happi in Surprise Birthday Visit at IGH

The Management of Redeemer’s University has paid a surprise visit to Professor Christian Happi at the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH) to celebrate him on the occasion of his birthday.

The visit brought together representatives of the university community in a gesture of appreciation for the renowned scientist, whose work continues to attract global attention in the fields of genomics and infectious diseases.

Professor Happi, Founder and Director of IGH (formerly African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases), is widely recognised for his pioneering research and contributions to strengthening pandemic preparedness and response systems across Africa.

He has earned international acclaim for his scientific leadership, including recognition by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world.

During the visit, the university leadership celebrated his achievements and described him as a visionary scholar whose research has significantly elevated Redeemer’s University’s global reputation in scientific innovation and public health research.

The management noted that his work continues to position the institution at the forefront of genomics research and infectious disease studies, with far-reaching impact on global health security.

The event was also described as a moment of reflection and appreciation for a scholar whose academic and research contributions have shaped critical conversations around disease surveillance, outbreak response, and scientific capacity building in Africa.

The university community reaffirmed its pride in his accomplishments and expressed continued support for his research efforts at IGH.