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SUMMARY:Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance
DESCRIPTION:Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance\nSide Event during the World Health Assembly in May 2025\nJoin the event here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073351075?pwd=CgEdnGll0hWPmJlFacU3GJuGEDQXZo.1&from=addon\nDate & Time: Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 10:00–11:30 CEST| 11am to 1230pm Dar-es-Salaam | 9am to 1030am London\nFormat: Hybrid – Virtual with in person participation in Dar-es-Salaam and London\nDuration: 90 minutes\n \nBackground and Rationale\nGenomics represents a transformative frontier in global health. By unlocking insights into the genetic basis of diseases, genomics enables precision public health interventions, better diagnostic tools, and tailored treatments. In Africa and globally, integrating genomic science into health systems can reshape the fight against public health diseases such as malaria and sickle cell disease while advancing preparedness for future health emergencies.\nThe 78th World Health Assembly provides a timely platform to convene policymakers, researchers, and multilateral partners to examine how genomics can contribute to achieving health equity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This session builds on momentum from the 2024 Science Summit at the UN General Assembly. It aligns with the upcoming UN Financing for Development Conference (UNFfD4) in Seville (June 2025), where investments in scientific capacity and innovation, including genomics, are central to reimagining the global financing architecture.\nThis WHA side event will explore opportunities to advance genomics through international cooperation, science diplomacy, and sustainable financing. By linking scientific innovation to policy, the event contributes to the broader agenda of embedding science at the heart of development.\n \nObjectives\n\nHighlight the role of genomics in tackling diseases with high burden in Africa and globally, focusing on malaria, sickle cell disease, and vaccine development.\nPromote collaboration between African and global scientific institutions in genomics research and implementation.\nExamine how genomics contributes to stronger health systems, universal health coverage, and pandemic preparedness.\nAdvance policy discussions on science financing, linking this agenda to the UN General Assembly and UNFfD4.\nBuild momentum toward a potential UN General Assembly Resolution on Genomics for Global Health and Development.\n\n \nDraft Programme\nOpening Remarks (5 minutes)\n\nAmbassador Mbelwa Kairuki, Tanzanian High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom\n\n \nPanel 1. Gene Drive for Malaria (15 minutes)\n\nBrian Tarimo, Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Tanzania\nGeorge Christophides, Imperial College London, UK\nDickson Wilson Lwetoijera, Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Tanzania\n\n \nPanel 2. Genomics and Immunology: The Malaria Vaccine (15 minutes)\n\nFaith Osier, Imperial College, London\nAlly Olotu, Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Tanzania\nSaid Aboud, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Tanzania\n\n \nPanel 3. Genomics and Haematology: Sickle Cell Disease (15 minutes)\n\nFlorence Urio, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania\nRutendo Muzambi, Imperial College, London, UK\nSteven Okoli, Imperial College, London, UK\n\n \nDiscussion ( 15 minutes)\n\nInvited remarks\n\n \nClosing Remarks (5 minutes)\n\nDeputy British High Commissioner, Sally Hedley. British High Commission to Tanzania on behalf of Ambassador Marianne Young, British High Commissioner to Tanzania\n\n \nStrategic Alignment\nWith the UN General Assembly (UNGA80, Sept 2025):\nThis side event complements global efforts to promote science-led policy frameworks. Genomics will feature prominently in discussions at the Science Summit during UNGA80, aiming to secure a UN resolution on Genomics for Global Health.\nWith the UN Financing for Development Conference (UNFfD4, June 2025):\nBy highlighting genomics as a strategic area for investment, the session sets the stage for deeper engagement with capital markets, development banks, and national health systems—key themes of the FfD4 agenda.\nWith the World Health Assembly (WHA78, May 2025):\nThis side event elevates genomics within the WHA policy discourse, underscoring its role in advancing UHC, research capacity building, and equitable access to innovations.\n \nOrganisers\n\nTanzania High Commission to the UK\nBritish High Commission to Tanzania\nImperial College London\nMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)\nISC Intelligence in Science\n\n
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