🧬 Join the KASH Webinar Series! Discover the future of Gene Therapy in Africa using the Sickle Cell Disease model, an inspiring session exploring innovative research and local solutions. 🗓 Date: Friday, 24th October 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EAT) 💻 Venue: Fully

The Africa Genome Project: Data for Africa, Led by Africa At #AHTS2025, speakers reaffirmed that the future of health innovation must be driven by #Africa and grounded in African data. With partnerships spanning AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and leading African institutions, the Africa

Join @AfricaCDC for a pivotal webinar on the Continental Agenda on Human Genomics and Precision Public Health — advancing the use of innovative technologies, genomics, and data science to transform disease prevention and care on the continent. 📅 Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025

*EXCITING NEWS* The African Genetic Counsellors Association (AGCA), in collaboration with @AfSHG, is launching its inaugural online event! 🎉 🗓 9 Oct 2025 | 16:00–18:00 CAT 💻 Online | Free (registration required) ⏳ Register by 6 Oct, 5pm CAT: https://t.co/uDx2bvtNSR

🎊 🎉Felicitations!!! 🎉🎊 Kudos to Dr. Mohamed Zahir @mzahir89 , General Secretary of the Tanzania Human Genetics Organization (THGO), for successfully completing the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. This achievement reflects your integrity, courage, vision, and

5 years of advocacy > growth & impact! At @humangeneticstz, we’ve turned bold ideas into real change. We've reached communities, influenced policy and shaped #humangenetics research in #Tanzania. That, with minimal resources but strong determination & courage #THGOat5

Last week we hosted the 3-day @humangeneticstz conference celebrating #science & 5 years of advocacy for #humangenetics in #Tanzania. Excellent talks and thoughtful discussions and reflections, with GoH @ntulikapologwe assuring continued support. #THGOat5 #THGO2025

Dr. Mohammed Zahir, General Secretary of THGO, delivered an insightful session on Genetic Counselling. He explained inheritance patterns through pedigree analysis, the principles of genetic inheritance, and emphasized the importance of accurately documenting family history. He

In his keynote address, Dr. Mohamed Zahir, General Secretary of THGO, emphasized the urgency of establishing a National Genome Project for Tanzania — a bold step toward realizing Precision Medicine. Reflecting on Africa’s genomic journey and five years of THGO progress, he

Proud to celebrate two brilliant MSc graduates I supervised – Dr. Remigius Shirima & Ms. Lightness Ndanshau – who defended cutting edge projects 100% done in 🇹🇿. From high-res HLA typing to BRCA testing, they’re shaping the future of genomics in Tanzania! #GenomicsInTZ

New read‼️ 🔗 https://t.co/OFshyec75C ➡️ co-authored by Linda Obed and Michael Brayson It has already been 5️⃣ years since the inception of THGO. Read this piece which beautifully captures our story driven by a bold question; "Why Not Us?" PS: You are invited to join us for the

3rd Clinical Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Workshop 2025 Join us for an insightful session on Essentials of Genetic Counselling and Pedigree Analysis with Dr. Mohamed Z. Alimohamed @mzahir89 Molecular Geneticist & Lecturer at MUHAS. 📅 18th–19th August 2025 📍 MUHAS – Dar es

🕒 TICK TOCK! 17 DAYS LEFT FOR THE 3rd CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF RARE DISEASES WORKSHOP 📅 18–19 August | At CHPE Building, MUHAS 🎓 11 CPD points | TZS 50,000 (25,000 for students) 50% off for active THGO members 📲 Register now: https://t.co/lN82Gssfda #RareDiseases2025

🌍 On July 23, THGO diplomats Prof. Makani, Prof. Manji, Dr. Nkya & Dr. Zahir joined global partners at the British High Commission in Tanzania to champion genomic innovation for ethical, community-led malaria elimination. More: https://t.co/ZYjyncNW6y #THGO #GeneDrive #UKTz

🧬 3rd Clinical Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Workshop 2025 📅 Aug 18–19 | 📍 MUHAS, Dar es Salaam 🎓 Earn 11 CPD points 👩‍⚕️ Open to medics, lab scientists, students & more 💰 From TZS 25,000 | 50% off for THGO members 🔗 https://t.co/lN82Gssfda #RDDWorkshop2025 #THGO2025

Join us at the 3rd Annual THGO Conference & 5-Year Anniversary a landmark event in African genomics and precision medicine, featuring Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director General of ECSA-HC, as Guest of Honor. 📍 MUHAS, Dar es Salaam 🗓️ August 20–22, 2025 🔗 https://t.co/QsKYgSnEQi

"Africa needs to lead scientific studies done in Africa and not  just follow and despite all the hurdles there are opportunities for improvement especially by empowering Junior Researchers in Africa" @mzahir89 such an incredible session by @aphrc

Join the Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH) for a conversation on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Personalized Medicine in Africa. 📅 July 24, 2025 | 🕑 2:00–3:30 PM (EAT) | 🔗 Register: https://t.co/4RCeB99Aob #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica @CARTAfrica

🛎️THE 3RD CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF RARE DISEASES WORKSHOP Add value to your career by registering for this upcoming expert-led workshop. 18th - 19th Aug, 2025, CHPE - MUHAS ✅ Certificate & 11 CPD points ✅ 50% discount for active #THGO members More info: https://t.co/nIOeOflgxx

✨A special moment shared with the THGO EC, Team Leads, and our amazing collaborator Tami Gjorgjiova from Stanford University. 💪🏽Reflecting our journey through successful Introduction to Genetics, Ethics & Society courses and the ongoing Virtual Training Program (VTP). #THGO