Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Gene Therapy in Africa – Blog Series
Part X: Building Ethical Review Boards for Novel Therapies: Best Practices for Africa
By Dr.Ernest Ahamah, MLS.D – Ghana
How prepared are our ethical review systems for the era of gene therapy, CRISPR, and precision medicine in Africa?
In our latest blog, Ernest Ahamah, MLS.D (Ghana) examines this important question in his article:
“Building Ethical Review Boards for Novel Therapies: Best Practices for Africa.”
The blog highlights why strengthening Research Ethics Committees and governance frameworks is essential as Africa expands its role in genomics research, clinical trials, and biotechnology innovation.
From informed consent in genomics to equitable access and benefit sharing, this piece provides valuable insights into how ethical oversight can evolve alongside scientific progress.
Read the blog.”
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