Patient advocacy in the variant interpretation process

In this video, the Division of Human Genetics (University of the Witwatersrand) shares some facts about patient advocacy and why the work these groups do is an important part of the variant interpretation process. They emphasise especially the role of patient advocacy groups for diverse population groups and in resource-limited settings.

You can learn more about patient advocacy on the African continent from these two Rare Diseases groups:

• Rare Diseases South Africa
• Rare Disease Ghana

Have you ever come across other patient advocacy groups? Share in the comments, links to other patient groups from around the world.