Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Liquid Biopsy for Diagnosing Burkitt Lymphoma in Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: A Health Economic Study in Tanzania - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Liquid Biopsy for Diagnosing Burkitt Lymphoma in Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: A Health Economic Study in Tanzania

  • By

  • Jingjing Jiang

  • Liz Morrell

  • Malale Tungu

  • William F. Mawalla

  • Clara Chamba

  • Lulu Chirande

  • Heronima J. Kashaigili

  • Elifuraha Mkwizu

  • Paul S. Ntemi

  • Godlove Sandi

  • Kristin Schroeder

  • Anna Schuh

  • George M. Ruhago

  • Sarah Wordsworth

  • February 21, 2026

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    Burkitt Lymphoma is a prevalent childhood cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, with high incidence rates and poor survival outcomes compared to high-income countries.

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    Current diagnostic methods for Burkitt Lymphoma in Tanzania involve invasive biopsies, leading to delays and misdiagnoses due to limited healthcare resources.

  • 3

    Liquid biopsy offers a non-invasive alternative for diagnosing Burkitt Lymphoma, utilizing ctDNA from blood samples for quicker and more accurate results.

  • 4

    The AI-REAL project established DNA sequencing capabilities in East Africa, validating liquid biopsy for Burkitt Lymphoma diagnosis in children and young adults.

  • 5

    A cost-effectiveness analysis is underway to evaluate the economic benefits of liquid biopsy compared to traditional diagnostic methods for Burkitt Lymphoma.

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Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Liquid Biopsy for Diagnosing Burkitt Lymphoma in Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: A Health Economic Study in Tanzania

  • by Jingjing Jiang, Liz Morrell, Malale Tungu, William F. Mawalla, Clara Chamba, Lulu Chirande, Heronima J. Kashaigili, Elifuraha Mkwizu, Paul S. Ntemi, Godlove Sandi, Kristin Schroeder, Anna Schuh, George M. Ruhago, Sarah Wordsworth

  • February 21, 2026

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