Wafaa M Rashed: Africa for Africans – Shaping the Future of Genomics Policy
Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and founder of PAPERI at Pan- African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Africa for Africans – Shaping the Future of Genomics Policy
Meet Ojambo Kevin from Uganda, a technologist and proud graduate of the 10th Cohort of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course, organized by PAPERI (Pan- African PGS Education and Research Initiative).
In his heartfelt reflection, Kevin shares how this course transformed his perspective—moving from a purely scientific view of genomics to understanding the power of policy advocacy in ensuring ethical, inclusive, and impactful integration of genetic and genomic science across Africa.
Watch his full reflection.
Kevin’s journey reminds us:
– Science alone is not enough—we need strong policies to ensure equity and public trust.
– Ethical considerations must guide innovation from the lab to the community.
– Africa’s future in genomics depends on our voices, our policies, our leadership.
Let’s continue empowering African leaders to shape Africa’s genomic future.”
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