In partnership with the University of French Guiana, the ARS is launching a call for research projects to fund post-doctoral contracts on priority health topics for French Guiana. Five post-doctoral fellowships will be funded each year.
L ith its unique biodiversity, multicultural make-up and young population, French Guiana is facing major health challenges. With neglected tropical diseases, chronic pathologies and an insufficient density of healthcare professionals, the healthcare system, concentrated mainly on the coast, is struggling to meet all the needs of its population. Against this backdrop, the "Guyane Santé 2030" project marks a decisive turning point for the future of research and public health in the region.
An evolving healthcare ecosystem
French Guiana already has a dynamic, multidisciplinary healthcare ecosystem, based on research structures such as the University of French Guiana, the Pasteur Institute and the Institute of Research for Development (IRD). However, the planned creation of the University Hospital Centre (CHU) in 2025 and the Joint Research Unit (UMR) in "population health in Amazonia" under the aegis of INSERM will strengthen this ecosystem. The aim is to pool efforts to address specific health issues in tropical environments, while offering career opportunities for researchers.
The challenges of tropical health research
Despite this progress, Guyana still faces significant obstacles. Funding research there is particularly complex, due in particular to the lack of support for neglected tropical diseases, which are often overlooked by major international funding programmes. Research in French Guyana also has to contend with competition from France, which is better equipped and more structured, making access to funding even more difficult.
Guyane Santé 2030" call for projects: a springboard for research
It is against this backdrop that the French Guiana Regional Health Agency (ARS), in partnership with the University of French Guiana, is launching the "Guyane Santé 2030" call for projects. The aim of this programme is to fund post-doctoral grants for priority research projects that meet the specific needs of the region. At the heart of the scheme is support for the training of young researchers, whether they are already based in French Guiana or wish to establish themselves here. The grants on offer, lasting from 12 to 36 months, will enable researchers to carry out ambitious projects in collaboration with local and international research units.
Priority themes to meet the needs of French Guiana
The research themes are in line with the region's health priorities, as defined by the Regional Health Project and the prefigurative Medical Project of the future CHU. These include infectious and tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, chronic diseases (cardiovascular, neurovascular, diabetes, etc.), and maternal, child and newborn health. Other topics such as reducing health inequalities, mental health and traditional pharmacopoeia will also be explored.
A promising future for research in French Guiana
By funding at least five post-doctoral fellowships a year, "Guyane Santé 2030" is not just stimulating research; it is also helping to structure a more resilient healthcare system that is adapted to local specificities. This programme embodies a long-term vision for public health in French Guyana, where the results of scientific research will contribute to improving the living conditions of local populations. Supporting the careers of future university doctors and researchers is essential to guarantee a promising future, where health in French Guyana will no longer be a challenge, but a model of resilience and innovation.
In short, the "Guyane Santé 2030" call for projects is a strategic response to the pressing needs of health research in a region that, more than ever, requires innovative solutions tailored to its unique context.
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