Bill Gates
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Hero in the Field: Sofonias Tessema is detecting disease outbreaks to prevent the next pandemic
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2:44Now PlayingSofonias Tessema is the program lead for the Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative at the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sofonias is leading a continentwide effort to use powerful genomic sequencing technologies to spot disease outbreaks before they can become a global threat. Genomic sequencing allows scientists to read the DNA and RNA of pathogens and understand what they are, how they spread from one person to another, and develop counter measures like vaccines. During COVID19, this technology has been an invaluable tool for identifying new variants, tracking the evolution and spread of the virus, and guiding public health responses. Learn more at
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