Massive african health study aims to close data gap on heart disease and cancer

NCT ID NCT07427355

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study collects health information from one million people across Africa to better understand noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Researchers will track who gets these diseases and why, focusing on risk factors like weight, blood pressure, and smoking. The goal is to produce reliable data that can help improve health policies and treatments for African populations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Pasteur de Dakar; Address: 36, Avenue Pasteur, B.P. 220 - Dakar, Senegal

    Dakar, Senegal

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