Geneva, 26 September 2024            

 

Thank you, Mr. Vice President,

Albania would like to thank the Advisory Committee for its work, as depicted in the report of its 31st session, and for submitting his report to the Human Rights Council.

 

We are witness of the rapid advancement of new technologies over the past decade, the significant opportunities and challenges that carry with. Innovations in nanotechnology, neurotechnology, and advanced medical imaging are revolutionizing healthcare, offering unprecedented opportunities for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

 

In my country, although still in its early stages the efforts to integrate the new technologies in medicine are promising. One of the primary platforms for promoting nanotechnology is NANOALB, a virtual centre created in 2019 under the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Albania. This virtual-center coordinates nanotechnology research across universities and research centers in Albania, Kosova, North Macedonia, Montenegro and others associated groups from Italy, Spain, and Israel. The Nanotechnology in Albanian medicine is still in its early stages, but with some interesting achievements made possible by the efforts of research groups and international collaborations.

 

Mr. Vice President

 

Despite the great potential of new technologies to improve human well-being, their development and use must be carefully managed to protect human rights. By adopting a human rights-based approach, we can harness the benefit of these technologies while mitigating the risks, ensuring they contribute to a more just and equitable society.