'Nothing about us, without us' regaining First Nations trust in specialised healthcare

A person consulting with a doctor and nurse at the Kimberwalli Aboriginal Covid-19 vaccination Hub in Whalan, west of Sydney, in 2021 Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS

A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.

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Published 17 July 2023 5:42pm

Updated 4 August 2023 2:56pm

By Catriona Stirrat

Source: SBS News

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A new national initiative has been launched which is looking to fill the gaps in genomic data for First Nations Australians. This data is vital in developing personalised treatments for a range of chronic diseases. But the lack of genomic data for First Nations or non-white peoples is actually a global problem.

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