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Experts Unite in Kigali to Combat Diabetes Surge

5/12/2025

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In February, 700 experts convened in Kigali, Rwanda, to tackle the alarming surge of type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, skyrocketing from 4 million cases in 1980 to a staggering 23.6 million by 2021. Their research points to genetic diversity and specific genes, such as ZRANB3, as promising avenues for targeted treatments, especially for African men.

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In February, 700 experts convened in Kigali, Rwanda, to tackle the alarming surge of type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, skyrocketing from 4 million cases in 1980 to a staggering 23.6 million by 2021. Their research points to genetic diversity and specific genes, such as ZRANB3, as promising avenues for targeted treatments, especially for African men.