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In-depth: What it means to build genomics capacity in Africa

Posted in: Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, Latest, Science

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw the remarkable power of genomics in helping us keep track of new viral variants. Several scientists argue that Africa should continue to invest in genomics to support disease control and public health. Sue Segar asks what this means in practice and why it is considered so critically important.

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In-depth: What it means to build genomics capacity in Africa

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