Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of PAPERI (Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative), shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Voice from Algeria: Advocating for Africa’s Genomic Sovereignty
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Hajer Ziadi, a proud graduate of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics Course (11th Cohort, 2025), for her powerful new blog: ‘Genomic Sovereignty in Africa: A Call for Local Data Analysis and Reference Genomes.’
While many have spoken about the need for African-led genomic research, Hajer’s clear call for local reference genomes and in-continent data analysis reminds us that the time for discussion is over – we need rapid, collective action.
Her message is both urgent and hopeful:
Africa cannot continue to watch the gap widen between itself and other regions in genomics. Building data justice, scientific autonomy, and equitable health outcomes begins with us – now, not later.
Read Hajer’s full piece and add your voice to the movement for Africa’s genomic future.”
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