The WHO genomics program of work for equitable implementation of human genomics for global health

This correspondence outlines the World Health Organization's (WHO) genomics program of work, aiming for equitable implementation of human genomics globally. It addresses the uneven access to genomic technologies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and the underrepresentation of diverse populations in genomic studies. The program focuses on promoting genomics, facilitating implementation, fostering collaboration, and addressing ethical, legal, and social issues. The WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G) guides the program's actions, prioritizing strategies to enhance clinical practice and research, improve global health, and tackle health inequalities.

Elena Ambrosino, Ahmad N. Abou Tayoun, Marc Abramowicz, Bin Alwi Zilfalil, Tiffany Boughtwood, Yosr Hamdi, Tim Hubbard, Kazuto Kato, Iscia Lopes-Cendes, Partha Pratim Majumder, Deborah Mascalzoni, Rokhaya Ndiaye, Michèle Ramsay, Gabriela M. Repetto, Vorasuk Shotelersuk, Sherry Taylor, John C. Reeder, Anna Laura Ross