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About Us

BAMCO Africa is a pioneering Business Development, Medical, and Clinical Operations (BAMCO) healthcare company committed to providing access to innovative therapies for patients in Sub-Saharan Africa. At BAMCO, we believe healthcare access is a fundamental human right. Guided by this conviction, our mission is to contribute meaningfully to ongoing and future efforts in SSA, striving to establish and sustain equitable access to healthcare awareness, screening, diagnosis, and treatment for all.

The need for this work is urgent. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the estimated 5-year survival rate for breast cancer is close to or less than 50%. This means that, unlike in developed economies where 9 in 10 women survive breast cancer after five years, in SSA, 1 in 2 women diagnosed with the disease will lose their lives within that time frame. At BAMCO Africa, we are dedicated to changing these statistics, ensuring that every patient has access to the care and treatment they need for better health outcomes

BAMCO is incorporated both in the USA and Rwanda, and serves Sub-Saharan Africa from its Rwanda Operations.

Our Services

Since our founding in 2023, BAMCO Africa has prioritized oncology and cardio-metabolic diseases, working closely with governments across select Sub-Saharan African countries. We collaborate to address unique healthcare challenges, co-create sustainable solutions, and implement them for long-term societal and patient benefit.

Overview of Services

Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to introduce and expand access to standard-of-care treatments.
Core Focus: We focus on oncology and cardio-metabolic diseases, addressing the region's pressing healthcare needs.
Access to Medicines: Facilitate partnerships with public and private payers to increase the availability of essential medicines across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Regulatory & Commercial Support: Offer comprehensive support for regulatory approval, distribution, and commercialization, emphasizing innovative and sustainable access/reimbursement solutions.
Medical Education: Provide specialized training for healthcare professionals to elevate care standards and patient outcomes.
Clinical Trials: Promote inclusive clinical research through the organization and facilitation of clinical trials in diverse communities.

Mission & Vision

Bridging the gaps in healthcare is crucial in a world where healthcare systems differ and where a person's birthplace and place of residence frequently determine their health outcomes and access to care.

To make the standard of care medicines affordable and available in Sub Saharan Africa through partnerships, medical educations, and clinical research.
Our vision is that all patients in Sub Saharan Africa deserve better and need to have equitable and timely access to the latest innovative treatments that save and improve their lives.
- Patients First
- Impact
- Integrity
- Collaboration

Meet the Team

Markus Gemuend

Co-Founder & CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Markus has 36 years of international experience, including CEO of Lonza, the world’s foremost Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). His senior executive roles at Roche/Genentech included Global Head of Biologics Manufacturing and Chief Procurement Officer. As Head of SSA Roche, Markus led a team instrumental in advancing standard-of-care medicines across multiple Sub-Saharan African countries. Living in Nigeria and Ivory Coast for more than 5 years has shaped his understanding on how to develop and deliver sustainable health care access to patients in SSA. He continues to lead with purpose, serving as co-founder and Chair of the M2E Foundation focused on education in Rwanda and as a Board Member of Malaica to reduce maternal mortality rates in Kenya and beyond.
Mabeh Fang

Co-Founder & COO (Chief Operations Officer)
Mabeh has had an unconventional journey into healthcare, beginning with aspirations of becoming an architect or political scientist in her native Cameroon. After pursuing nursing in the UK and earning a Master’s in Public Health, she joined Roche in 2012 and advanced to become Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s African strategy. She then led the market access and government affairs team and under her leadership major partnership agreements with governments in SSA were implemented, significantly increasing access to standard of care medicines. Mabeh's career is driven by a commitment to lead, mentorship, continuous learning, and the belief in owning her story to create impactful change in healthcare.
Jamie Freedman MD, PhD

Co-Founder & CSO (Chief Scientific Officer)
Jamie brings over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, having worked as an executive across major companies such as Merck, GSK, Medimmune/AZ, and Genentech/Roche in senior R&D, Commercial and Medical leadership roles. His career has led to 15 drug approvals and successful launches across multiple therapeutic areas. Jamie has spearheaded global clinical trials, notably establishing the first trial sites in Sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting his commitment to advancing healthcare innovations on a global scale. Jamie received his MD and PhD degrees at Tufts University. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed his Fellowships in Hematology and Oncology at Harvard University. He has an adjunct faculty position at UCSF and continues to maintain a clinical practice in Hematology-Oncology in order to maintain access to important clinical insights and continue to serve patients.
Temitope Idowu

Regulatory Manager
Temi is a qualified pharmacist with some years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical representative and as a regulatory affairs officer. She holds a distinction in her MSc in Public Health from the University of Sunderland and has extensive training in European and international pharmaceutical regulations. With a solid foundation in drug development, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle management, Temi is skilled at navigating UK and EU regulatory frameworks. Her professional journey includes roles in project coordination, medical affairs, and product registration, with a keen ability to meet corporate and regulatory timelines. Temi is passionate about regulatory affairs and actively engages in peer mentorship, training, and conferences to stay current in the field. In addition to her professional expertise, she is an advocate for cross-functional collaboration and has demonstrated leadership in both team and project management.
Martine Murekatete

HR Manager
Martine is a seasoned HR Professional with over 7 years of expertise in HR and organizational development, acquired with different leading manufacturing industries. She is passionate about people and unlocking their potential to enable them to thrive individually and collectively lead organisations to higher performances. She is a result driven individual specialized in driving organisational success through strategic HR practices while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Prior to joining BAMCO Africa, Martine served at Africa Improved Foods Rwanda as the HR Business Partner ensuring the alignment of HR initiatives with the business goals to enhance productivity and employee engagement. She successfully developed a strong talent pipeline both internally and externally, led effective performance management processes, and used the analysis of HR metrics to drive organizational effectiveness and improved employee engagement. Before that, Martine worked with Bralirwa Plc (Part of
Heineken Co) where she started her HR professional journey spearheading HR initiatives in the Supply Chain department, talent acquisition, performance management and culture transformation through the implementation of employee feedback. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the School of Finance and Banking – Rwanda, with an ongoing MBA from University of East London.