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Dr Reem al-Shinawi
Dr Reem al-Shinawi

Dr Reem al-Shinawi is a Saudi Bioethics consultant, holding a PhD in Healthcare Ethics and Medical Laws. She is the founder and director of the Integrated Ethics Program in KFSH-D. She has worked on the development of Genetic Privacy laws and helped establish the Clinical Ethics Consultation Services in Saudi Arabia. She serves on several medical boards, advising on clinical and research ethics.

Islamic teaching tells us animal organ transplants to humans are permissible

News of a successful organ transplant transferring a pig’s heart into a human is a fine example of the advances made in medicine and science.It also raises important questions covering bioethics,...

 COVID-19 vaccination incentives for the public are ethical and effective

As valid data is used to explain the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, it is clashing with misinformation and conspiracy theories. At times, building a communication strategy that can direct...

 First among equals: The chase for vaccine passports

Healthcare is today, now a privilege, not a basic human right. The basis of the vaccine passport brings forth the idea that within every population there are groups that are first among equals.Will...