Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Pharmacists at the Frontline of Africa’s Genomic Revolution – Usman Ndabida Mohammed (Nigeria)
‘Africa’s genomic future will not be shaped in distant laboratories — it will be shaped by the people closest to patients, policies, and communities.’
We are excited to spotlight an insightful new blog by Mohammad Usman, a dedicated pharmacist, clinical researcher, and Cohort 7 graduate of the Policy and Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics (PAPERI) program.
In this powerful piece, Usman illuminates a critical truth:
Pharmacists are not just medicine experts — they are catalysts, educators, policymakers, and advocates who can bridge the gap between genomic science and real patient care across Africa.
His message is timely and transformative:
- Africa holds immense genetic diversity — but without trained professionals, ethical policies, and locally generated evidence, the promise of precision medicine will remain out of reach.
- Pharmacists can change this narrative by leading pharmacogenomics education, community engagement, ethical advocacy, and research that reflects Africa’s realities.
- Usman calls for a new, empowered pharmacy workforce capable of driving the continent’s genomic journey forward with confidence, cultural sensitivity, and scientific rigor.
He highlights a future where:
- Genomics is integrated into pharmacy training and CPD
- Pharmacists lead Africa-based PGx research
- Genetic testing becomes part of essential healthcare
- Policies ensure equitable, ethical, and locally relevant implementation
- Precision medicine serves every African, not just a privileged few
At PAPERI, we proudly uplift voices like Usman’s — voices that show courage, clarity, and commitment to building a genomic future that is African-led and community-centered.
This is the leadership our continent needs: visionary, grounded in evidence, and deeply committed to equity and transformation.
Let us continue championing African innovators shaping the future of health, policy, and science.
Read Usman’s full blog.”
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