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Owning the Data, Rewriting the Narrative: Opportunities From African Indigenous Cancer Research

Owning the Data, Rewriting the Narrative: Opportunities From African Indigenous Cancer Research

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Owning the Data, Rewriting the Narrative: Opportunities From African Indigenous Cancer Research“And then to the broader African community, both on the... 07.04.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Owning the Data, Rewriting the Narrative: Opportunities From African Indigenous Cancer Research“And then to the broader African community, both on the continent and in the diaspora, I think we need to think ultimately about ownership of our data, of our health, our narratives and our future in cancer care.” #PanAfricanFrequency interviewed the brilliant mind behind Africa’s first dedicated cancer research journal, Dr. Miriam Mutebi, a breast surgical oncologist and assistant professor at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, about the aim of the journal in reclaiming the continent’s data sovereignty and narrative control. In your view, what would it take for African research to truly lead global oncology conversations? Share your thoughts with us in the comments ▶ Catch the whole fascinating episode via:Telegram’s built-in playerOur websiteApple Podcasts | Afripods | Deezer | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | SpotifySubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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