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  • Clinical research
  • Bioethics
  • Data governance

Background:

  • Clinical research relies on diverse data sources, including population studies and health surveillance.
  • Effective clinical research protocols and participant recruitment depend on accessing this data.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa faces unique challenges in health data sharing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review barriers to health data sharing in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • To explore the ethical, legal, and practical challenges in data governance.
  • To propose a framework for addressing these data sharing impediments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ethical, legal, and practical challenges.
  • Analysis of data governance issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Exploration of translational bioethics as a solution framework.

Main Results:

  • Significant barriers exist in sharing health data across Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • These barriers stem from a complex interplay of ethical, legal, and practical issues.
  • Existing data governance frameworks are insufficient to address these challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Translational bioethics offers a framework to bridge the gap between ethical principles and practical data governance.
  • Addressing these barriers is crucial for advancing clinical research in the region.
  • Improved health data sharing can enhance the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of medical products.