Welcome to Episode 2 of the ASLM Podcast, a special two-part series exploring biosafety and biosecurity from a global lens with an African perspective. 
In this episode, we dive deeper into critical themes that are shaping the future of health security in Africa:

• Legal and regulatory frameworks
• National ownership and sustainability
• Domestic resource allocation
• Coordination of multi-sectoral response systems

Host: Nelly Rwenji
Panelists:

• Mr. Adam Drury, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative to the African Union
• Mr. Trevor Smith, Deputy Director, Weapons Threat Reduction Program, Global Affairs Canada
• Dr. Yenew Kebede, Acting Director, Centre for Laboratory Diagnostics, Africa CDC
• Mr. Nqobile Ndlovu, Chief Executive Officer, ASLM

Why it matters:
As Africa faces rising biological threats and pandemic risks, country-led efforts in biosafety and biosecurity are essential. Learn how African institutions, supported by international partnerships, are building resilient legal and governance structures for sustainable health systems.

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