The promise of data science for health research in Africa.

Adebamowo, Clement A; Callier, Shawneequa; Akintola, Simisola; Maduka, Oluchi; Jegede, Ayodele; Arima, Christopher; Ogundiran, Temidayo; Adebamowo, Sally N et al. · Nat Commun · 2023

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Abstract

Data science health research promises tremendous benefits for African populations, but its implementation is fraught with substantial ethical governance risks that could thwart the delivery of these anticipated benefits. We discuss emerging efforts to build ethical governance frameworks for data science health research in Africa and the opportunities to advance these through investments by African governments and institutions, international funding organizations and collaborations for research and capacity development.

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