Special Address: Macky Sall, President, Republic of Senegal; Chairperson, African Union.
President Macky Sall reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the urgent need for research, innovation, and strong partnerships to prepare for and respond to global health crises and describes the challenges and successes of pandemic response in Senegal and across the African continent. He concludes with the announcement of the selection of Dakar, Senegal as the host location of the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting.
