• The Research Roundtable: Health & Data Dialogues

  Precision Medicine in Africa

  Posted by Mercy on 2 January 2025 at 14:19

  Precision medicine is revolutionizing healthcare globally, offering personalized treatments based on an individual’s genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle. However, implementing this in Africa presents unique opportunities and challenges. How can we harness advancements in data science and genomics to make precision medicine accessible across the continent? Please share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas.

  Frijenia replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  snathan

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  2 January 2025 at 18:02

  This is an excellent and timely topic, Mercy! Africa has brilliant researchers, but challenges like limited infrastructure and implementation systems hinder precision medicine’s potential. To address this, we need to build genomic and data science capacity, foster collaborations for NGS sequencing, and invest in local talent through training. Combining local expertise with global partnerships will help make precision medicine accessible across the continent.

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    Frijenia

    Member

    3 January 2025 at 09:36

    Thank you Nathan for your response, That is worth mentioning and I would also add that strengthening ethical frameworks for data sharing and genomic research is equally important to ensure equitable and responsible implementation.

    Moreover, incorporating precision medicine into existing healthcare systems, especially in resource-limited settings would be innovative, but also Public-private partnerships and regional collaborations could play a significant role in addressing infrastructure gaps.

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