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Session 6 of the 2026 Monthly Speaker Series

Practice-Changing Oncology: From Global Evidence to African Impact.

The most important practice-changing studies of 2026 and what they mean for patients in Africa.
Dr. Nesrine Mejri, MD  Medical Oncology, University of Tunis El Manar  ·  Ray Mankoski, MD, PhD  Advisor, African Healthcare Association
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Date
Wed 24 Jun
2026
Time
12:00 PM CT
5:00 PM Accra · 6:00 PM Lagos · 8:00 PM Nairobi
Format
60 min
Talk + live Q&A on Zoom
Cost
Free
Members get the recording in My AHA
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Dr. Nesrine Mejri, MD
Medical Oncology · Tunis, Tunisia

African clinical leadership.

Dr. Nesrine Mejri is Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Tunis El Manar and Head of Medical Oncology at Abderrahmen Mami Hospital since 2025. Her expertise spans thoracic oncology, breast cancer, and multidisciplinary care.

She has led several international phase III trials including INAVO122 and BENITO, and national studies such as LUNG-TUN. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 580+ citations, and an H-index of 13, she has contributed to national breast cancer guidelines and delivered over 150 conference presentations. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Abderrahmen Mami Hospital
Head of Medical Oncology
University of Tunis El Manar
Associate Professor of Medical Oncology
International phase III trials
INAVO122, BENITO
50+ publications
150+ conference presentations
Raymond Mankoski
Ray Mankoski, MD, PhD
Strategic Healthcare Leader · Nemetz Consulting

Global biopharma strategy.

Ray Mankoski is a strategic healthcare leader with more than 15 years of global biopharma experience across oncology, rare diseases, pediatrics, and neuropsychiatry. Known for his optimistic, solutions-driven approach, Ray blends scientific depth with practical leadership to help organizations navigate complex healthcare challenges.

As an advisor to the African Healthcare Association, Ray brings expertise in Medical Affairs, evidence generation, regulatory strategy, and long-range planning. His ability to translate science into scalable, patient-centered solutions makes him a trusted guide for partners working to strengthen healthcare systems and expand access across the continent.

Nemetz Consulting
Strategic Healthcare Leader
African Healthcare Association
Advisor
Global biopharma
15+ years
Medical Affairs
Evidence & regulatory strategy

Who should attend

Physicians & specialists
Doctors across every specialty, including hematology and primary care
Nurses, midwives & allied health
Frontline care teams in hospitals and communities
Pharmacists & lab scientists
Medicines, diagnostics, and laboratory professionals
Students & researchers
Medical trainees, academics, and public health researchers
Not in healthcare? Anyone interested in cancer care in Africa is welcome to join. Registration is free and open to all.

Four focused threads.

Connecting the year’s most consequential oncology evidence to clinical decisions on the ground in Africa.

The most important practice-changing studies in 2026

A curated, plain-language walk-through of the year’s most consequential phase III trials and regulatory milestones, and why they matter.

When and how these breakthroughs can reach African settings

Timelines, feasibility, regulatory pathways, supply chain, diagnostics, and the partnerships that turn approval into availability for African patients.

Evidence that can be applied now

Realistic, high-impact clinical insights clinicians and health leaders can use immediately with the tools and protocols already available.

How innovation and evidence translate into better outcomes

How clinical practice, industry strategy, advocacy, and policy can work together to close the gap between global innovation and African outcomes.

Save your seat for 24 June.

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Wednesday 24 June · 12:00 PM CT · Zoom · 60 minutes
The complete talk and live Q&A with Dr. Mejri and Dr. Mankoski are waiting for AHA members in the My AHA portal. Not a member yet? Membership is $200 a year and includes every Speaker Series recording.
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