Ms. Asha Ewrse (MSK) delivers lecture on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Oncologic emergencies like sepsis, tumor hemorrhage, and anemic heart failure are life-threatening conditions that demand urgent, skilled care. In many settings in Africa, these diseases are made even more difficult to manage due to limited resources and a lack of intensive care unit staff with suitable training and experience. To address this critical need, BVGH partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) to develop and implement an 18-week digital training program, 2025 AAI Management of Oncologic Emergencies, for nurses in Cameroon and Nigeria. Taught by experienced MSK nurses, the course covered a wide range of emergency scenarios across surgical, radiation, and systemic oncology treatments and provided trainees with the practical skills needed to recognize and manage cancer-related emergencies, including neutropenic fever, seizures, and treatment complications.
Program supported by Amgen and Bayer