Sofonias K Tessema
@sofoniaskt
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Program Lead @AfricaCDC @AfricaPGI Alum @WEHI_research @UniMelb @EPPIcenter_UCSF 🧬Passionate in science and capacity building in Africa🧬
Addis Ababa
Joined April 2013
RT @MichelSidibe: Africa’s future won’t be imported. Sovereignty means owning our path, shaping our destiny. #AfricaRising #HealthSovereign….
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Connectivity is critical to unlock the potential of genomics in Africa. #AfricaPGI’s pilot project, supported by the @gatesfoundation, has already demonstrated the impact of connecting genome sequencing labs with @Starlink satellite internet in Africa. Let’s scale this impact!.
The National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory (NTRL) in Eswatini has transformed its public health response through the deployment of Starlink high-speed internet. This upgrade has reduced genome sequencing turnaround times from several weeks to under seven days, enhancing both
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đź“Ł Governments and public health institutions must invest in people - attracting, training, and retaining talent. A resilient, fit-for-purpose, and fit-to-practice workforce in genomics and bioinformatics is a front-line defense against future pandemics. #AfricaCDC #AfricaPGI.
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We deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of all training institutions that hosted the trainings and the dedicated trainers who worked relentlessly to make these programs a success. Your commitment is the backbone of Africa’s genomics future. #Gratitude.
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#AfricaPGI is a multi-sectoral partnership implemented in collaboration with @ASLM_News and @AfricaPHF.and supported by the @_AfricanUnion, @gatesfoundation, @MastercardFdn, @EC_HERA, @AfDB_Group, @illumina, @WorldBank, @FINDdx, @CEPIvaccines, and many others.
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Integrating genomics and bioinformatics into university curricula, providing certifications, and creating fulfilling jobs are essential. Early exposure through summer schools, open days, internships, and inclusive training hubs can inspire future generations. #JobCreation.
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For genomics to thrive and scale up in Africa, foundational barriers to attracting, training, and retaining talent must be addressed.
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🌍 Sustaining this workforce is not just a health issue—it's a development imperative. Genomics is transforming outbreak response, antimicrobial resistance tracking, and health equity across Africa and around the world. #GlobalHealth.
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Since 2020, the @AfricaCDC Pathogen Genomics Initiative (#AfricaPGI) has catalyzed the expansion of sequencing capacity from 7 to 46 labs in Africa and supported the training of 1400+ professionals in genomics, bioinformatics, and other lab areas. #AfricaPGI #Genomics
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🧬 Africa is making significant strides in public-health genomics and bioinformatics, but sustaining this momentum is critical. Very excited to share our new @NatureMedicine article led by #HarrisOnywera. Here's a thread 👇.
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RT @Dr_JeanKaseya: Productive meeting with @MrNqobileNdlovu, CEO of @ASLM_News, to discuss ways to strengthen Africa’s laboratory systems.….
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RT @AfricaCDC: 📍Happening now in Addis Ababa:. From 23–25 April, surveillance directors from across the @_AfricanUnion Member States are co….
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Apply for an #AfricaPGI bioinformatics training opportunity 👇🏾.
➡️ APPLY NOW: The Continental Bioinformatics Training! . Public health practitioners from @_AfricanUnion Member States—this is your chance to gain cutting-edge expertise in bioinformatics analysis, pathogen surveillance, and data-driven decision-making. Be part of Africa’s
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The urgent need to fill the funding void to better prepare and respond to outbreaks. A new commentary led by #ProfMosoka.
Countries across Africa are facing more frequent and concurrent infectious disease outbreaks. Filling the funding void would mitigate infectious outbreaks and build resilience in Africa, write @sofoniaskt @Dr_JeanKaseya @EkstromMia @ottersenolep .
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RT @labgenpath: 🎉 Happy Birthday, Prof. @MTamfum! 🎂. A true pioneer in scientific research, a fearless leader in the fight against infectio….
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RT @AfricaCDC: Women are the backbone of public health across Africa, standing at the forefront of outbreak response, emergency preparednes….
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Congratulations @fgtadesse for the well deserved recognition.
Congratulations to @fgtadesse on winning the prestigious @LSHTM Greenwood Africa Award for his impactful work in infectious disease control in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in the fight against malaria 🦟 . Read more👇.
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RT @trevormundel: Six new Grand Challenges, supported by @gatesfoundation, are live and seeking innovative ideas to transform global health….
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RT @EsteeTorok: Near real-time genomic characterisation of the 2025 Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda 🇺🇬 - public health genomics at its….
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