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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.
This week, Stellenbosch University launched its Biomedical Research Institute in efforts to address Africa s rising disease burden, and to be a training centre for the continent.