Dr. Emmanuel Sampo was born on December 31, 1969, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He currently resides in Ouagadougou. He holds a PhD degree awarded in December 2024 from Joseph Ki-Zerbo University. His doctoral research focused on “Molecular characterization and antibiotic resistance of Neisseria meningitidis carriage in the health districts of Kaya and Boussouma in Burkina Faso.” In relation to his professional training, Dr. Sampo completed biomedical technologist programs at the National Public Health School of Ouagadougou during two periods: from 2000 to 2003 and again from 2009 to September 2010.