Building on our work to strengthen radiotherapy practice in AAI countries – including the launch and management of the HypoAfrica study and our long-standing collaboration with renowned medical physicists Profs. Saiful Huq, Stephen Avery, and Wil Ngwa – BVGH and partners (University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine)Continue reading “Introducing AMPERE: Building the Next Generation of Global Medical Physics Leaders”
Category Archives: Training
Expanding Pediatric Oncology Training at AAI Hospitals
Following the success of its Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Part I, BVGH and SIOP Africa conducted a second pediatric oncology course (AAI & SIOP Africa Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Cancers Part II) for pediatric oncology professionals across Africa. The 16-session course focused on the treatment of leukemias, lymphomas, sarcomas, germ cell tumors, and otherContinue reading “Expanding Pediatric Oncology Training at AAI Hospitals”
Strengthening Global Biomedical Research
In response to many similar topic requests from our partners, BVGH organized and led a 5-lecture digital training program on the Fundamentals of Biomedical Research Part I, now available on BVGH Learn. The course, which was designed for professionals in low- and middle-income countries, attracted 984 participants from 79 countries. Experts from the University ofContinue reading “Strengthening Global Biomedical Research”
BVGH and MedServe Partner to Improve Prostate Cancer Care in Nigeria
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men—in Nigeria and globally—and one of the most treatable when caught early. To help address the burden of prostate cancer in Nigeria, BVGH worked closely with its Nigerian partners – MedServe, MedServe-LUTH Cancer Centre (MLCC), and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to develop and conductContinue reading “BVGH and MedServe Partner to Improve Prostate Cancer Care in Nigeria”
Pathologists Refresh on Basics to Diagnose Cancers
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”
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”
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”
Highlighting Public Cancer Awareness for September
September marks the awareness month for prostate, hematologic, and pediatric cancers. As part of the Let’s Talk About Cancer program, BVGH launched targeted social media campaigns to educate the African public on these cancers’ common symptoms, risk factors, and prevention techniques. Reaching 1,571 accounts, the campaigns showcased easy-to-understand awareness materials designed for communities with limitedContinue reading “Highlighting Public Cancer Awareness for September”