Wafaa M Rashed: Crafting Policies for Sustainable Collaboration in Africa
Wafaa M Rashed, Faculty Lecturer of pharmacy at Ahram Canadian University, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“New Blog Alert!
“Public-Private Partnership in Genomics: Crafting Policies for Sustainable Collaboration in Africa”.
We’re proud to present a timely and insightful new blog by Dr.Ernest Ahamah, a laboratory scientist and graduate of the PAPERI Policy Advocacy in Genetics & Genomics Course.
“Science thrives in collaboration, and public-private partnerships are the bridges that turn discovery into impact.”
This thought-provoking piece explores how Africa can unlock the full potential of genomics—not just through innovation, but through strategic, ethical, and inclusive public-private partnerships.
Key Highlights:
The Genomics Landscape in Africa.
From H3Africa to AGMT, discover how the continent is building capacity and pushing boundaries in genetic research.
Why PPPs Matter?
Learn how collaboration between governments, academia, and industry can drive sustainability, access, and innovation in precision medicine.
Ethics, Equity & Local Leadership.
Explore why African-led governance, data privacy protections, and community trust are essential for success.
A Call to Policymakers & Innovators.
Africa’s future in genomics depends on policies that promote investment, equity, and local ownership. The time to act is now.
Read the full blog here.”
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