African Oncogenetics Network: improving training and infrastructure in low-resource regions

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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Dr Achille Manirakiza - King Faisal Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda

Dr Achille Manirakiza speaks to ecancer about the African Oncogenetics Network's work to improve training and infrastructure in low-resource regions. This is a network of global cancer leaders in Africa founded to ensure all Africans have access to life-saving cancer genetics care.

He begins by highlighting the benefits of African oncogenetics due to the current under representation of this population.

Dr Manirakiza explains that the African Oncogenetics Network are launching initiatives to help experts on the continent implement capacity for genetic testing and African molecular tumour boards.