Dr. Adetayo Obasa

Adetayo Obasa is a scholar in medical ethics and health law affiliated with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Medical Ethics and Law and the WHO Bioethics Collaborating Centre in South Africa. The research portfolio situates Obasa at the intersection of bioethics, public health governance, and emerging health technologies, with a strong regional focus on southern and sub-Saharan Africa.

Published work in leading outlets such as Science and The Lancet Global Health examines scientific integrity, genomic data sharing, and collective responsibility during health crises. Contributions address ethical and legal tensions in pandemic response, data governance, medical confidentiality, and community engagement, highlighting the societal consequences of policy decisions in resource-constrained settings.

A significant strand of scholarship explores responsible artificial intelligence in health care, electronic consent, and culturally grounded frameworks such as ubuntu for technology governance. Across publications, a consistent emphasis emerges on equity, transparency, and community-centered approaches, positioning Obasa as a thoughtful voice on ethical innovation and global health justice.