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WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world

  • July 14, 2022
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WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world

Subject: Science and Technology

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  • The field of genomics uses biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology methods to understand and use biological information in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
  • This information benefits medicine and public health — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic — as well as agriculture, biological research and more.
  • Genomics can make enormous contributions to human health, from surveying populations for infectious agents — such as the virus that causes COVID-19 — to predicting and treating a wide variety of diseases, such as cancers and developmental disorders.
  • Thus WHO said that shortfalls in financing, laboratory infrastructure, materials and highly trained personnel need to be addressed to expand access to genomic technologies.
  • Tools, like tiered pricing, sharing of intellectual property rights for low-cost versions and cross-subsidisation can be used to make genomic technologies more affordable.
  • However, there are concerns which need to be addressed first, these are- Advocacy, implementation, collaboration and associated ethical, legal and social issues. 
  • The report also recommended WHO create a Genomics Committee to take forward the recommendations and monitor their applications.
  • The report followed WHO’s 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens. 
  • Genomic surveillance has played a crucial role in the global COVID-19 response, with countries like South Africa able to make essential contributions in detecting variants due to their capacities in this area.
Science and tech WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world
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