Science and Society: Pathways to Equitable Access and Delivery of Genomics Medicine in Africa.

Recent advances in genetics are pushing the frontiers of health research in Africa. Science advocacy and diplomacy is also needed to establish mechanisms that prevent the hoarding of genetic resources, including genetic data and novel interventions, and guarantee equitable access to the scientific, medical and economic benefits of genomics for all nations.

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• 1 Notable developments include the release of the draft human pangenome reference, regulatory approval of gene editing therapies for sickle cell disease, and the announcements of major initiatives such as the Ghana Genome Project, the Personalized Medicine in North Africa Initiative, Nigeria's 100K Genome Project and South Africa's 110K Human Genomes Project.
• 2 Additionally, gene-based therapies for HIV are on the horizon, with clinical trials planned in some African countries.
• 3 Despite this progress, a pressing challenge remains: ensuring equitable access and delivery of genomics medicine worldwide, particularly in Africa and other low and middle income regions.

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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