Due to advances in genomic sequencing and reduced costs, the development of statistical techniques and technologies for analysis of large datasets, and a scientific interest in population-specific knowledge of the genetic and environmental bases of human diseases, Africa has witnessed an exponential increase in genomic research on the continent.
H3ABioNet, a Pan African Bioinformatics Network for the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) consortium, was established to develop bioinformatics capacity in Africa and enable genomics data analysis by H3Africa researchers across the continent. H3ABioNet provides guidelines and resources on the use of clinical data, data management, and data standardization.