Talking About Gene Drive in Uganda: The Need for Science Communication to Underpin Engagement
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Date
2024
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sage
Abstract
Uganda may host the world’s first field trials of gene drive mosquitoes for
malaria control. Global North discourses pre-suppose African publics have
access to information about gene drive and are ready to make decisions
about its governance. We explore assumptions about the availability of this
information in Uganda. We find a paucity of information available combined
with a strong desire for information from lay publics. We discuss these
findings in the context of Ugandan information infrastructures and political
sensitivities to genetic technologies. If Ugandans are to decide about gene
drive, they need independent information about the science to underpin
engagement.
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open access, the authors have applied a CC BY public copyright licence to any
Author Accepted Manuscript version arising from this submission.
Keywords
Uganda, gene drive mosquitoes, engagement, social justice, science communication