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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • African Philosophy
    • Medical Ethics Education

    Background:

    • Limited attention to African moral thought in bioethics discourse.
    • Oversight in analyzing and teaching bioethics through an African lens.
    • Need for culturally relevant bioethics frameworks in Africa.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To incorporate African moral perspectives, values, and philosophy into a bioethics teaching curriculum.
    • To address the gap in African-centered bioethics education.
    • To develop strategies for "Africanizing" the bioethics curriculum.

    Main Methods:

    • Project-based curriculum development.
    • Integration of African moral philosophy and values.
    • Exploration of strategies for curriculum adaptation.

    Main Results:

    • A framework for an "Africanized" bioethics curriculum was developed.
    • Rationale and strategies for integrating African perspectives were clarified.
    • The study highlights the importance of culturally grounded bioethics education.

    Conclusions:

    • Incorporating African moral thought is crucial for relevant bioethics education in Africa.
    • Developing culturally sensitive curricula enhances the understanding and application of bioethics.
    • This approach promotes a more inclusive and representative field of bioethics.