Africa

Impact areas: Rwanda, Tunisia, Kigali

From Mentorship to Leadership: Dr. Fidel Rubagumya and the Future of Rwandan Oncology

From Mentorship to Leadership: Dr. Fidel Rubagumya and the Future of Rwandan Oncology

Fidel Rubagumya May 4, 2026

Dr. Fidel Rubagumya is the inaugural ONCares Global Scholar. His work exemplifies the mission of the program: research that grows from community, strengthens care, and builds capacity for future generations.

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AORTIC Conference

AORTIC Conference

Mary Chamberlin, Victoria Forbes... (+1) March 26, 2026

University of Rwanda Oncology Fellow Phocas Havugimana presented the Global Oncology and Disparities of Care program data at the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) conference.    

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University of Rwanda Medical Oncology Fellowship

University of Rwanda Medical Oncology Fellowship

Fidel Rubagumya March 25, 2026

Collaboration with the University of Rwanda Medical Oncology Fellowship Program

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Research Mentoring Program

Research Mentoring Program

Supporting oncology research development in low- and middle-income counties.

Strengthens oncology research capacity through structured mentorship, research design guidance, microgrants, and academic collaboration.

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Kwizera Axel<span class="text-black-50 fw-light">, MD</span>

Kwizera Axel, MD

ONCares Scholar Burundi

Dr. Axel is a neurosurgery resident at the University of Rwanda tackling the lack of specialized neurological emergency care in East Africa.

Scholar
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