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Working Groups
Thematic communities for sustained bioethics engagement

The ABN Annual Conference is part of a broader effort to strengthen bioethics dialogue, collaboration, and leadership across Africa and beyond.

ABN Working Groups bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and early-career professionals working across specific areas of bioethics practice and governance. During the conference, Working Groups will convene focused sessions, discussions, and planning meetings linked to the conference pillars and ongoing continental priorities.

Opportunities for involvement will be shared during and after the conference for participants interested in sustained thematic engagement.

Current Working Groups

Environment & Climate Ethics

​Climate-health ethics, sustainability, environmental justice, One Health approaches, and intergenerational responsibility.

AI Ethics & Digital Health

​Artificial intelligence, digital health systems, data governance, automation, and emerging technologies.

Regulatory, Policy & Sustainability Engagement

Research governance, ethics systems strengthening, institutional sustainability, and policy translation.

Genomics & Biotechnology

​Genomics governance, biotechnology ethics, precision medicine, data sharing, and innovation oversight.

Mental Health & Vulnerable Populations

Ethics of care, vulnerability, community engagement, mental health governance, and inclusion.

Conference & Events

Programme shaping, engagement strategy, conference development, and partnership coordination.

Further opportunities for involvement and Working Group engagement will be shared during and after the conference.

 

CONTACT

For Working Group enquiries: conference@africabioethicsnetwork.org

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