Fig. 3.

NCDs and genetics consortia coverage in Africa. The Human Hereditary and Health in Africa (H3Africa), is the largest and widest consortium in Africa, to date (over 30 African countries). Non-communicable Diseases Genetic Heritage Study (NCD-GHS) is based in Nigeria. The African Partnerships of Chronic Disease Research (APCDR) is in Uganda, the Evolving Risk Factors for Cancers in African Populations (ERICA-SA) is underway in South Africa, the Africa Esophageal Cancer Consortium (AfrECC) is underway in six countries, and the Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) recruitment is underway in four countries. The consortia coverage above is based on the study sites of the respective consortia.