PAUL KAGAME RECOGNIZED AMONG THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN ONCOLOGY IN 2025
Paul Kagame is President of the Republic of Rwanda and the African Union (AU) Champion for Domestic Health Financing, a role through which he has advanced sustainable national funding for health systems, including cancer prevention and treatment across Africa. Under his leadership, Rwanda has implemented nationwide HPV vaccination programs, expanded universal health coverage, and strengthened primary care and referral systems relevant to cancer screening, diagnosis, and continuity of care. By OncoDaily.
author By MANZI
    On Monday 22 December 2025
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As Chair of the African Union (2018–2019), he elevated noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, within continental health and development agendas. His parallel leadership as Co-Chair of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has supported digital health and data infrastructure with applications in oncology service delivery and population health.

The 100 Most Influential People in Oncology in 2025 recognizes the changemakers in cancer care who have helped shape current practice in oncology and continue to drive innovation and research towards better outcomes, advocacy, philanthropy, leadership and education. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.


See the full list of The 100 Influential People in Oncology in 2025 and stay tuned for the results of special category nominations to be announced.

The 100 Most Influential People in Oncology in 2025 recognizes the changemakers in cancer care who have helped shape current practice in oncology and continue to drive innovation and research towards better outcomes, advocacy, philanthropy, leadership and education. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.

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James P. Allison
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Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu
Clifford Hudis
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Eric Small
Lillian Siu
Larry Norton
Princess Ghida Talal of Jordan
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Stella Kyriakides
Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo
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