
The oncology pharmacy team’s pivotal position in the multidisciplinary management of cancer patients cannot be understated. The oncology pharmacist is responsible for patient care through preparing and delivering cancer medicines, creating a safe workplace to handle hazardous materials, and ensuring overall patient safety. Healthcare leaders across Africa expressed to BVGH their concern over a lack of training and expertise in cancer care among pharmacists. In response, BVGH launched a two-part digital training series delivered in French on the basics of oncology pharmacy. Healthcare experts from institutions in the United States, Canada, Morocco, and Switzerland gave nine lectures on oncology pharmacy fundamentals, including chemotherapy dosing and dose scheduling, management of chemotherapy side effects, clinical research, pharmacy roles, best practices, and more. Over 260 healthcare professionals from 25 countries participated in this two-part series.
