The EU-Africa PerMed project held its 3rd Stakeholder Workshop as a hybrid event in Dakar, Senegal (26-27 June 2024). The workshop provided an opportunity to present and discuss with relevant stakeholders from Africa and Europe the main outputs and findings from the project, as well as recommendations for the future.
Key resources:
Workshop Agenda: Download here.
Workshop report: Download here.
Speakers bios: Download here.
Workshop Video: Watch here. The video is available in French, with automatic subtitles in English and other languages.
Dakar Declaration
As an important output of the workshop, the project has launched the Dakar Declaration on Europe- Africa collaboration in Personalised Medicine. This declaration emphasizes the critical role of Personalised Medicine in improving healthcare outcomes for various diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, diabetes, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health. The declaration highlights the importance of supporting research, fostering regional collaborations, and promoting technological innovations. It underscores the necessity for active communication and capacity building to ensure the effective implementation of Personalised Medicine, benefiting both European and African populations through enhanced prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
Dakar declaration in French (PDF).
Dakar declaration in English (PDF).