On January 9, 2024, Professor Joseph KAMGNO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Higher Institute of Scientific and Medical Research (ISM), and Member of the CANTAM Network was honoured by receiving the Knight's Medal of the National Order of Merit of France. The vibrant ceremony took place at the Residence of France in Yaoundé, in the presence of the Ambassador of France to Cameroon, His Excellency Thierry Marchand.

This distinction, awarded by President Emmanuel MACRON on July 19, 2023, was officially conferred upon Professor KAMGNO during a solemn ceremony on January 9, 2024. This ceremony saw the participation of the Representative of the Prime Minister of Cameroon, the Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation Dr Madeleine TCHUENTE, the The Minister of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development Alamine OUSMANE MEY, The Minister of Public Health Dr Manaouda MALACHI and the Representative of the Minister of State Minister of Higher Education.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Joseph KAMGNO for this well-deserved recognition, attesting to his exceptional commitment and remarkable contribution to the field of scientific research. This medal underscores the significant impact of Professor KAMGNO in the world of scientific research, and we are honoured to celebrate this outstanding achievement.