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Apr 28, 2025, 17:20

Wafaa Rashed: New blog on policy and equity in Africa’s digital genetic health revolution

Wafaa Rashed, Chair and Founder of PAPERI and Faculty Lecturer of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Ahram Canadian University, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“New Blog Alert!

‘Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: Regulatory and Policy Challenges of Digital Genetic Screening in Africa’

We’re proud to present a timely and compelling blog by Dr. Ernest Ahamah, MLS.D, a laboratory scientist and proud graduate of the PAPERI Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics Course.

‘Digital genetic screening holds the promise to transform healthcare in Africa – but only if we build frameworks that protect, include, and empower every individual.’

This insightful piece dives deep into the growing field of digital genetic screening and what it means for health equity, policy, and innovation across Africa.

Key Highlights:

The Rise of Digital Platforms

Explore how mobile health apps, AI, and telemedicine are making genetic testing more accessible – even in remote communities.

Regulatory and Ethical Challenges

From data privacy to informed consent, understand the urgent need for robust policies to safeguard patient rights and build trust.

Africa-Led Policy Innovation

Learn how regional collaboration and national frameworks can unlock a future of equitable, ethical, and effective digital health solutions.

Capacity Building and Community Empowerment

Discover why training, public awareness, and local leadership must be at the heart of this digital health revolution.

A Call to Action

Africa’s path to precision health must be shaped by smart, inclusive, and context-driven regulation. The future is digital – and the time to act is now.

Read the full blog here.”

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