The global helium demand has more than doubled throughout the last 20 years as a consequence of new manufacturing and research techniques such as mag… - Evelyne Isaack Mbede

In relation to COVID-19, helium is being used in thermal helium-oxygen therapy for patients and in the storage of vaccines as a coolant to meet the need for cold-chain freezers in the absence of a power supply.

This represents a great opportunity for Tanzania: it would pave the way to joint collaborations for researchers from UDSM and private companies, addressing questions of interest for the country. And it would help us build a new class of experts in various disciplines related to this research."

Those 10 years at the ministry were an experience I really enjoyed, but my heart beats for science. I am definitely a scientist and teaching is among my preferred activities.