Wafaa M Rashed: PAPERI Features a New Blog on The State of Genetic Counseling in Kenya
Wafaa M Rashed, Faculty Lecturer of pharmacy at Ahram Canadian University, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“PAPERI is proud to feature a powerful new blog from Kenya that sheds light on a critical yet underrepresented topic:
‘The State of Genetic Counseling in Kenya – Challenges and Realities’
By Phionah Obanda – Genomic Scientist, Genetic Counseling Advocate, and PAPERI Policy Advocacy in Genomics and Genetics graduate
This compelling piece highlights:
- The human impact of limited access to genetic counseling—featuring real-life stories like Joy Maganga Awino’s experience as a sickle cell carrier
- The structural gaps in training, policy, and awareness in Kenya’s healthcare system
- Cultural, social, and religious dynamics that shape how genetic conditions are understood and managed
- The inspirational path of self-taught professionals like Phionah, stepping in where formal education is absent
As the Founder of PAPERI, I believe that regional voices like Phionah’s must be amplified if we are to build equitable, culturally competent genomic health systems across Africa and beyond.
Read, reflect, and share.
Let’s work together to make genetic counseling accessible, trusted, and embedded in public health systems globally.”
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