Rwanda’s Akagera National Park 🇷🇼 @AkageraPark has been named one of @NatGeo’s Best Destinations in the World 2026 🌍✨. A proud recognition of Rwanda’s natural beauty and conservation excellence.🦁 🦏 🐘 🐆 🐃🌿 #VisitRwanda #Akagera #NatGeo

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Another testament for Africa’s growing genomics capacity

9/With AI, the continent can leap into a future of real-time outbreak detection, personalized medicine, and stronger health systems. The time to act is now. #Genomics #AIinAfrica #AfricaCDC

8/ AI presents a leapfrogging opportunity to address workforce shortages, data infrastructure gaps, and fragmented systems. However, its implementation requires substantial investment in local tools, data systems, governance, and training.

7/ Algorithmic bias is a real concern. 65% worry about bias in AI models trained on non-African data. With <1% of global human genomes from Africa, this underrepresentation risks inequitable outcomes.

6/ AI is trusted—but not yet fully used. Most respondents see AI’s value in: ✅ Data analysis (84%) ✅ Early disease detection (82%) ✅ Diagnostic accuracy (80%) But fewer see it helping with admin tasks like reporting or resource allocation. This may need further investigation

5/ Barriers to AI adoption in genomics labs are systemic and multifaceted. 78% of labs lack training programs, 60% face high costs, 70% encounter infrastructure gaps, and 60% deal with regulatory inconsistencies. These challenges collectively hinder the widespread adoption of AI

4/ Training is the missing link. 🔹 90% want AI training 🔹 Only 6% have received any 🔹 Just 0.8% completed formal AI courses 🔹 Top interests: data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, ethics

3/ AI could be a game-changer by filling critical analytic gaps. AI enables rapid data analysis, outbreak forecasting, and real-time pathogen tracking. Yet only 4% of surveyed experts are highly familiar with AI in genomics. The potential is huge—but the skills gap is wider.

2/Genomics capacity is growing rapidly. In 2019, only seven countries had genomics labs, but by 2025, that number has increased to 46. Africa has seen an expansion of local genomics labs, which has helped detect new variants like clade Ib mpox.

1/ A new continent-wide survey led by @AfricaCDC explores awareness, adoption, and barriers to AI use in genomics across 46 AU Member States. Here's what we found. 👇 #AIinAfrica #Genomics https://t.co/kUn3xLPTrx

Africa’s future won’t be imported. Sovereignty means owning our path, shaping our destiny. #AfricaRising #HealthSovereignty #LocalPower @AfricanAmata @_AfricanUnion @AfricaCDC @ymahmoudali @amma_twumamoah @FINDdx @IfedayoTiffy @Chikwe_I @UNAIDS @PaulKagame @DrSenait @DrTedros

Connectivity is critical to unlock the potential of genomics in Africa. #AfricaPGI’s pilot project, supported by the @gatesfoundation, has already demonstrated the impact of connecting genome sequencing labs with @Starlink satellite internet in Africa. Let’s scale this impact!

📣 Governments and public health institutions must invest in people - attracting, training, and retaining talent. A resilient, fit-for-purpose, and fit-to-practice workforce in genomics and bioinformatics is a front-line defense against future pandemics. #AfricaCDC #AfricaPGI

We deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of all training institutions that hosted the trainings and the dedicated trainers who worked relentlessly to make these programs a success. Your commitment is the backbone of Africa’s genomics future. #Gratitude

#AfricaPGI is a multi-sectoral partnership implemented in collaboration with @ASLM_News and @AfricaPHF and supported by the @_AfricanUnion, @gatesfoundation, @MastercardFdn, @EC_HERA, @AfDB_Group, @illumina, @WorldBank, @FINDdx, @CEPIvaccines, and many others.

Integrating genomics and bioinformatics into university curricula, providing certifications, and creating fulfilling jobs are essential. Early exposure through summer schools, open days, internships, and inclusive training hubs can inspire future generations. #JobCreation

For genomics to thrive and scale up in Africa, foundational barriers to attracting, training, and retaining talent must be addressed.

🌍 Sustaining this workforce is not just a health issue—it's a development imperative. Genomics is transforming outbreak response, antimicrobial resistance tracking, and health equity across Africa and around the world. #GlobalHealth