Despite hematologic cancers such as leukemias, lymphomas, and myeloproliferative disorders being highly prevalent in Africa, public cancer hospitals have limited capacity to care for afflicted patients. In response to requests from AAI partner hospitals, BVGH led a nine-session digital training program covering the treatment of hematologic cancers. Expert lecturers from the USA and Canada coveredContinue reading “AAI Digital Training Bolsters Hematologic Cancer Treatment Knowledge”
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Global Pathology Partnership Launches Telepathology in Rwanda
With the right infrastructure in place, telepathology services can promote the education and cooperation of pathologists across the globe – resulting in enhanced cancer diagnosis and care. The implementation of telepathology relies on the local availability of instruments that can capture high-resolution digital images of pathology slides. These instruments are often costly, which limits theContinue reading “Global Pathology Partnership Launches Telepathology in Rwanda”
BVGH Delivers Targeted Training on Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among African men. Oncology experts across BVGH’s AAI hospitals have expressed an urgent need for additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer to address this devastating disease. In response, BVGH delivered a six-session AAI digital training program covering topics in prostate cancer diagnosis,Continue reading “BVGH Delivers Targeted Training on Prostate Cancer”
Grant Writers Gain Invaluable Skills through AAI Digital Training Course
Applying for grants and fellowships is a crucial part of moving innovative research projects forward, expanding educational opportunities, and increasing cancer care availability at hospitals. Yet the application process can be daunting and discouraging. To help demystify the funding application process, BVGH created the 2023 AAI Introduction to Grant Writing digital course. Reaching over 5,200 healthcareContinue reading “Grant Writers Gain Invaluable Skills through AAI Digital Training Course”
AAI Hospital Partners Practice Palliative Care Communication Strategies
BVGH’s AAI Palliative Care Digital Training Program (English), which attracted 1,816 attendees from 34 African countries, concluded in November 2023. Upon popular demand and participant feedback, BVGH organized two workshops for AAI hospital partners to practice the communication strategies that they learned during the digital training. The workshops, which covered breaking bad news and communicatingContinue reading “AAI Hospital Partners Practice Palliative Care Communication Strategies”
Kenyan Pharmacists Strengthen Their Oncology Pharmacy Skills
Dr. Nancy Guo (left) and Dr. Alexandre Chan (right) review the course structure with participants Following its 2023 AAI Oncology Pharmacy Digital Lecture Series, BVGH held an on-site training program in Kenya to build upon the digital training topics and refine attendees’ oncology pharmacy knowledge and skills. Held at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the AAIContinue reading “Kenyan Pharmacists Strengthen Their Oncology Pharmacy Skills”
Francophone Clinicians Build Palliative Care Knowledge and Confidence
Through its English-language AAI Palliative Care digital training program, BVGH equipped nearly 2,000 healthcare providers around the world with newfound skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of life of cancer patients, especially those with late-stage disease. Building upon the successes of the English course and leveraging the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Curriculum, BVGH led aContinue reading “Francophone Clinicians Build Palliative Care Knowledge and Confidence”
Closing the Cancer Care Gap in Africa
Cancer in AfricaAfrica and other low- and middle-income regions are collectively responsible for 70% of the global cancer burden. Africa faces a 67% mortality-to-incidence ratio from cancer according to recent statistics released by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Compare this number to the 23% touted by Northern America, andContinue reading “Closing the Cancer Care Gap in Africa”
Highlighting the Essential Role of the Oncology Pharmacist
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 lackContinue reading “Highlighting the Essential Role of the Oncology Pharmacist”
Equipping Pathologists with Advanced Expertise
Accurate and timely diagnosis plays a key role in ensuring successful cancer treatment outcomes. This past December, BVGH concluded its 2023 AAI Cancer Pathology Digital Training, a six-session course covering the fundamentals of breast, brain, ocular, and skin cancer pathology. These topics were requested by participants of past AAI programs. Expert trainers from Harvard, Stanford, andContinue reading “Equipping Pathologists with Advanced Expertise”