In Nigeria, approximately 60% of cancer patients require radiotherapy as part of their care – yet access to this critical treatment modality has long been out of reach for most patients. To close this gap, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH) is equipping six public hospitals with state-of-the-art radiotherapy systems, with MedServe, the healthcare subsidiary of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, overseeing facility preparation on the FMOH’s behalf. The first three linear accelerators were delivered last fall to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina, and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
To ensure that the hospitals’ staff are supported as they begin to use the new radiotherapy machines and transform cancer patient care, BVGH and MedServe launched two digital communities of practice – one for radiation oncologists and one for medical physicists. Through these communities, participants review contouring and treatment plans, troubleshoot challenges, and share best practices drawn from real-world clinical experience.
As of February 2026, these biweekly sessions have grown into a nationwide peer-learning network, now including staff from cancer centers across Nigeria. International experts from the United States and Estonia have also joined, bringing additional perspectives to the conversations.
Together, the communities represent the Nigeria’s dedication to building a culture of clinical collaboration that will strengthen radiotherapy delivery for patients across the country for years to come.