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Democracy: the forgotten challenge for bioethics in the developing countries.

Ghaiath M A Hussein¹

¹Directorate of Research, Federal Ministry of Health, Khartoum, Sudan. ghaiathme@gmail.com

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Bioethics development in developing nations is hindered by political structures. Fostering an environment of freedom and parallel political change is crucial for bioethics to thrive and empower citizens.

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Area of Science:

Bioethics
Global Health Ethics
Health Systems Development

Background:

Bioethics emerged in North America in the late 20th century, driven by health system, moral, and political developments.
Developed nations experienced these advancements at a different pace compared to developing countries.
The growth of bioethics is intrinsically linked to broader societal and political evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors hindering bioethics development in developing countries.
To emphasize the negative impact of political structures on bioethics.
To propose a framework for advancing bioethics as a practical field.

Main Methods:

The study analyzes the impediments to bioethics growth from academic to public practice.
It focuses on the role of political structures in developing countries.
Qualitative analysis of socio-political factors influencing bioethics adoption.

Main Results:

Political structures in developing countries significantly impede the integration and practice of bioethics.
A lack of freedom and restricted moral reasoning hinders public engagement with bioethics.
Bioethics can serve as a catalyst for political change and empowerment.

Conclusions:

Bioethics requires an atmosphere of freedom for moral reasoning and autonomous decision-making.
Parallel political evolution is essential for bioethics to flourish within health systems.
Empowering vulnerable populations through bioethics can drive positive political transformation.