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”
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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”
Cameroon ICU Nursing Team Engages in Virtual Mentorship
From left to right: Ms. Becca deDufour (BSN, RN, CCRN, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center), Nurse Grace NTIMEU KEPNDEP (Lead ICU Nurse, Mbingo Baptist Hospital), Dr. David Sunday (Lead ICU Physician, Mbingo Baptist Hospital), Ms. Joanna Tomicich (DNP, NP-C, AGACNP-BC, FCCM, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) Recognizing that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing teamContinue reading “Cameroon ICU Nursing Team Engages in Virtual Mentorship”
NSIA and Nigeria to improve treatment for Nigerians through the building of new cancer centres [EXTERNAL VIDEO]
In this interview with eCancer, the CEO of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Aminu Umar-Sadiq, discusses the work of NSIA with building new cancer centers in Nigeria. Watch the video here.
Two-day lecture series teaches African care providers best practices in cancer pain management
More than 80% of all cancer patients in Africa present to their local health facility with advanced disease. As cancer progresses into later disease stages, it is frequently accompanied by pain caused by the tumor’s disruption of normal tissue processes. Despite the significant burden of advanced disease, as described in the 2022 Lancet Oncology CommissionContinue reading “Two-day lecture series teaches African care providers best practices in cancer pain management”
Cervical cancer program builds clinical capacity in southern district of Rwanda
Cervical cancer can be eliminated through vaccination, screening, and early treatment, yet it is still the most common cause of cancer deaths among women in sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to combat the devastating effects of this disease, the First Lady of Rwanda, Madam Jeanette Kagame, tasked BVGH and the Rwandan Biomedical Center (RBC) withContinue reading “Cervical cancer program builds clinical capacity in southern district of Rwanda”
Nigerian radiation oncology center launches advanced radiotherapy service
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC) is one of three Nigerian facilities offering radiation therapy. Funded by the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), NLCC is built upon a foundation of partnership and is committed to offering cancer patients cutting-edge care. The center, which opened in 2019, has treated more than 5,000 cancerContinue reading “Nigerian radiation oncology center launches advanced radiotherapy service”