Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“‘Science alone is not enough — it is through policy, ethics, and advocacy that science truly serves society.’
I am proud to share this powerful reflection from Rahma Waleed Mohamed, a young African leader from Egypt and participant in the 16th Cohort of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course by PAPERI.
In this video, Rahma reflects on her journey — from seeing genomics as purely scientific, to understanding the critical role of policy advocacy, ethical responsibility, and communication in translating knowledge into real-world impact.
Her voice represents a growing generation of African scientists who are not only advancing research, but also stepping into leadership roles to shape equitable, ethical, and impactful health policies.
This is the future of genomics in Africa — informed, responsible, and driven by purpose.
Watch her reflection and be inspired by the next generation of changemakers.
Please share widely — let’s continue amplifying African voices leading transformation in science and policy.
‘The future of Africa’s health will be shaped by those who dare to connect science with society.’
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