How can communities of practice in genomic epidemiology maintain momentum as public-health budgets tighten? In this article, Siddiqah George looks at lessons from the GenEpi Network and explores how focused working groups, shared outputs, and sustained collaboration can translate genomic data into public-health impact.

Members of the GenEpi Network came together at the 12^th EDCTP Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, for a scientific symposium that showcased how a network of scientists, institutes, and public health officials is transforming genomic epidemiology for public health across sub-Saharan Africa.