The strategic partnership between AstraZeneca and Revna Biosciences is rapidly transforming the landscape of lung cancer care in Ghana. Since the initial announcement in April 2025, the collaboration has made remarkable progress in improving the patient journey—from early diagnosis to molecular testing and now, access to life-saving treatment.

In a landmark development, AstraZeneca launched one of their targeted therapies for EGFR mutated Lung Cancer patients in Ghana. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the partnership’s mission to bring cutting-edge, targeted therapies to patients in the sub-Saharan African region.

“This collaboration exemplifies how a synergized biomedical ecosystem such as RevnaBio’s can help address long-standing institutional voids that have limited access to advanced molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies in this region,” said Dr. Derrick Edem Akpalu, Co-Founder & CEO of Revna Biosciences. “By integrating advanced diagnostics, data, and treatment pathways, we are enabling a new standard of care for patients who have historically been underserved.”

Transforming Cancer Care Through Strategic Execution

Revna and AstraZeneca have rapidly translated a shared vision into tangible outcomes across diagnostics, data, and treatment infrastructure:

• Oncology Treatment Capacity Building: Convened a strategic Lung Cancer Symposium and Training Workshop to strengthen diagnostic capacity by equipping pathologists and oncology leaders with advanced tools and protocols for precision lung cancer diagnostics.
• Clinical Workflow Optimization: Operationalized EGFR biomarker testing within diagnostic workflows at leading cancer centers, advancing precision oncology and enabling targeted therapy selection at the point of care.
• Enabling Patient Access: Built a scalable infrastructure that connects cutting-edge molecular diagnostics to personalized treatment pathways, accelerating time-to therapy.
• Future-Ready Platform: Established real-time data integration to enhance clinical decision-making while building a scalable foundational framework for regional research into molecular profiling, treatment response, and resistance mechanisms.

“We are proud to see this partnership with Revna Biosciences already delivering meaningful impact for patients in Ghana,” said Dr. Khomotso Mashilane, the Medical Director African Cluster at Astrazeneca. “By combining advanced diagnostics with access to targeted anti-cancer therapies, we are helping to ensure that patients receive the right treatment at the right time. This is a testament to the power of science and collaboration in transforming cancer care.”

Voices from the Frontline

“As a triple board-certified physician, I’ve seen firsthand how delayed diagnosis and limited access to targeted therapies can impact outcomes,” said Dr. Preetivi Ellis, Co-Founder and Medical Head of Revna Biosciences. “This partnership is a game-changer. We are not only treating today’s patients more effectively—we are also building the genomic and real-world data infrastructure that will shape the future of cancer care.”

A Shared Ethos: Today’s Patients, Tomorrow’s Promise

This collaboration is deeply aligned with RevnaBio’s ethos: caring for today’s patients while gleaning genomic and real-world insights that pave the way for better diagnostics and therapies for tomorrow. By embedding precision medicine into the heart of Ghana’s healthcare system, RevnaBio and AstraZeneca are setting a new standard for cancer care for the region.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do. The company delivers life-changing medicines across oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, respiratory, and rare diseases.

About Revna Biosciences

Revna Biosciences is a dual ISO-accredited precision medicine company advancing genomic research through Africa’s unparalleled genetic diversity. The company’s synergized ecosystem leverages its multidisciplinary laboratory facility to seamlessly integrate advanced molecular diagnostics, biobanking, and clinical and translational research services as a foundation for precision medicine advancement. With a biobank comprising samples across infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, oncology, rare diseases, and more, Revna supports translational science, biomarker discovery, population genetics, pharmacogenomic studies, and clinical trial optimization. Its digital platform, ROBIN, integrates real-world evidence, phenotypic data, and cross-border logistics to streamline early-phase to late-phase R&D, diagnostics validation, and population-specific therapy development for global health innovation.

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Putting patients first: RevnaBio & AstraZeneca deliver EGFR-targeted therapy to Ghana, setting a new standard in cancer care.