Debate Session (31-01-2026): Invest in Gene Therapy for Chronic & Genetic Diseases in Africa?|G4—Neg скачать в хорошем качестве

Debate Session (31-01-2026): Invest in Gene Therapy for Chronic & Genetic Diseases in Africa?|G4—Neg

Welcome to the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course debate session, hosted by the Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI). This video features the Negative Team from Group 4, challenging the motion: “Should African nations invest in gene therapy as a long-term solution for chronic and genetic diseases?” The team argues against major investment at this stage because: ❌ Gene therapy remains extremely expensive and may not be cost-effective for low-resource settings. ❌ Many African health systems lack the infrastructure, regulation, and workforce required. ❌ Prioritizing gene therapy may divert funds from primary care and essential health services. ❌ Safety, ethical, and long-term monitoring challenges require strong governance systems that are still developing. ❌ Strategic focus should remain on prevention, early diagnosis, and strengthening existing health systems before adopting frontier therapies. 🎥 Watch the Affirmative Team’s arguments here: [   • Debate Session (31-01-2026): Invest in Gen...  ] 📌 Reflect on whether gene therapy is a priority now — or whether foundational health investments must come first to ensure safe and equitable implementation. #GeneTherapy #Genomics #PAPERI #PolicyDebate #AfricaHealth #Biotechnology #HealthSystemsStrengthening #EthicsInScience