The project has launched the Dakar declaration on European Africa collaboration in Personalised Medicine.
Dakar declaration in French (PDF).
Dakar declaration in English (PDF).
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.
This Declaration is an important output of the EU-Africa PerMed 3rd Stakeholder Workshop that took place as a hybrid event in Dakar, Senegal, on 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, and recommendations for the future.