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June 14, 2026BMC Medical EthicsOpen Access

Expanding the ethics horizon: integrating African canons for inclusive research ethics in Africa

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CNCorné NelLWLiz WolvaardtPTP. Du Toit

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Overview

Conceptual paper proposes Afrocentric values for inclusive research ethics, suggesting a human-centered framework.

Key Points

  • Establish a case for incorporating African canons into bioethical discourse to enhance inclusivity in research ethics.
  • Conceptual review of existing Afrocentric paradigms
  • Analysis of the Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice curriculum as an example of decolonised ethics
  • Highlighting the limitations of Western-centric research ethics frameworks
  • Demonstrating the potential of African canons to foster communal well-being and harmony
  • Suggesting that integrating Ubuntu and other values could humanise healthcare practices

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Nel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4524b1cc60ccdea8a56bhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-026-01519-y
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