Yesterday, in her keynote interview at ESCMID 2026, Dr. Senjuti Saha shared what it takes to build local capacity that lasts. She reflected on the layered challenges of working in low-resource settings, from limited resources and scientific isolation to the constant need for advocacy, but also on how meaningful and rewarding that journey can be.

Dr. Saha's interview reminded us how building local capacity goes beyond access to technology. It is about having data that represents all communities, so when evidence is translated into action, the results impact everyone, not just a few.