The human body is composed of numerous tissues and systems – bone, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, skin, and more – that are each defined by their own unique structures, characteristics, and diseases. In the United States, it is common for pathologists to subspecialize – spending their days reviewing slides from a single area of the body.Continue reading “Pathologists Refresh on Basics to Diagnose Cancers”
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Communities of Practice Breakdown Silos, Strengthen Ties, and Facilitate Sharing Knowledge
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,Continue reading “Communities of Practice Breakdown Silos, Strengthen Ties, and Facilitate Sharing Knowledge”
BVGH-MedServe Radiotherapy Training Program Kicks Off Year 2
In 2024, BVGH, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), MedServe, and the MedServe-LUTH Cancer Center (MLCC) launched a first-of-its-kind radiotherapy training program for Nigerian medical physicists, nurses, radiation oncologists, and radiation therapists. More than 60 radiotherapy professionals from eight public hospitals representing all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria completed the intensive training program. This year,Continue reading “BVGH-MedServe Radiotherapy Training Program Kicks Off Year 2”
Improving Pediatric Oncology Across Africa
Specialized training in pediatric oncology is limited in much of Africa, particularly for complex cancers. To help address this gap in training, BVGH partnered with SIOP Africa to deliver a 13-session digital course covering treatment practices for patients with CNS tumors and other solid cancers such as neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and retinoblastoma. For each cancerContinue reading “Improving Pediatric Oncology Across Africa”
Showcasing Valuable Insights for Pathologists
Cytology and pathology are essential to the diagnosis of cancer – yet too often, African pathologists lack the resources to access complex and unique cases that build their knowledge and allow them to better identify cancer markers. With experts from the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC), BVGH developed the 2025 AAI & ASC Cytology Series,Continue reading “Showcasing Valuable Insights for Pathologists”
Unveiling the Future of Oncology Care
Cancer treatment is constantly evolving as new research is conducted and new treatments are developed. To ensure that they can answer their patients’ questions about the latest treatment options and advocate for access to these treatments, AAI hospital staff asked BVGH for training on cutting-edge cancer care. In response, BVGH partnered with American Society ofContinue reading “Unveiling the Future of Oncology Care”
Turning Data Into Action for Children With Cancer in Nigeria
A child diagnosed with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa is more than five times as likely to die from their malignancy as a child in North America. While delayed diagnosis and limited access to treatment drive these disparities, Nigeria faces an additional challenge: no published data exist on the cost or cost-effectiveness of childhood cancer services.Continue reading “Turning Data Into Action for Children With Cancer in Nigeria”
Bringing Hope to Pediatric Cancer Patients in Abuja
Nearly 60% of pediatric cancer patients at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) in Nigeria discontinue treatment or decline to begin treatment – decisions often driven by fear, anxiety, and a loss of hope. Murals and positive imagery in clinical settings are useful tools that ease anxiety, promote healing, and support overall well-being. ToContinue reading “Bringing Hope to Pediatric Cancer Patients in Abuja”
Strengthening Pathology Capacities in Francophone Africa
Across Africa, many public cancer hospitals struggle with limited pathology capacity—an obstacle that directly impacts timely, accurate diagnoses. To help address this need, BVGH partnered with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to create a 12-session, French-language digital training course for AAI partner hospitals. Expert instructors from Canada and France covered essential pathology techniques,Continue reading “Strengthening Pathology Capacities in Francophone Africa”
Multidisciplinary Teams in Lesotho Come Together to Strengthen Breast Cancer Management
BVGH and ASCO Breast Cancer Management Workshop in Lesotho When surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, and pharmacists work in close coordination, studies show that patients benefit from faster diagnoses, more accurate treatment plans, and improved outcomes. This multidisciplinary collaboration is especially critical in Lesotho, where patients receive treatment at both the Senkatana Oncology Clinic inContinue reading “Multidisciplinary Teams in Lesotho Come Together to Strengthen Breast Cancer Management”