Miriam Mutebi is a breast surgical oncologist, health systems researcher, and a leading voice in advancing equitable, high-quality cancer care across Africa. She is the first female breast cancer surgeon in Kenya, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. With international training and focus on identifying and addressing barriers to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and completion of care for women in Africa, she has accomplished not only an influential role in global oncology but is an inspiration to many women coming from resource limited settings. She is the Past-President of the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), Past-President of the Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO), and Board Member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). She is also a co-founder of the Pan African Women’s Association of Surgeons (PAWAS), promoting surgical workforce development and gender equity across the continent.
Her work integrates clinical excellence with systems-level research, policy engagement, and community advocacy. She has co-authored major global commissions, and her leadership has been recognized with the ASCO Humanitarian Award (2024) and the Global Health Catalyst Distinguished Leadership Award (LMIC) (2023).
The 100 Most Influential People in Oncology in 2025 recognizes the changemakers in cancer care who have helped shape current practice in oncology and continue to drive innovation and research towards better outcomes, advocacy, philanthropy, leadership and education. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.
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