Liver cancer patients in Africa have the lowest survival rates globally. Over 70% of liver cancer cases on the continent are attributed to hepatitis B and C virus infections, making many of these deaths preventable through vaccination and screening. In partnership with AAI hospitals in Nigeria, BVGH has developed evidence-based educational materials aimed at improvingContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Cancer: Increasing Liver Cancer Awareness”
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Supporting the Whole Patient: BVGH Delivers AAI Psychosocial Oncology Course
A cancer diagnosis results in more than just medical challenges – it can be an overwhelming emotional, logistical, and financial burden for patients and their families. In response to requests from AAI hospital partners, BVGH developed a 5-session digital lecture series focused on psychosocial oncology. Delivered by experts from Germany, Kenya, Uganda, and the USA,Continue reading “Supporting the Whole Patient: BVGH Delivers AAI Psychosocial Oncology Course”
Imaging Training to Transform Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes in Africa
Participants of the 2025 AAI Breast Cancer Early Detection and Referral Part 2 digital course Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Africa, claiming more than 91,000 lives in 2022 alone. A major contributor to this high mortality rate is the high frequency of late stage diagnoses. Access to routine screening mammogramsContinue reading “Imaging Training to Transform Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes in Africa”
BVGH and Partners Host Training to Advance Cancer Diagnostics in Nigeria
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry are essential tools for diagnosing cancers, yet their adoption in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited due to high costs and a shortage of trained personnel. To support the expansion of diagnostic services in Nigeria, BVGH coordinated and ran a hands-on advanced pathology training program at Lagos UniversityContinue reading “BVGH and Partners Host Training to Advance Cancer Diagnostics in Nigeria”
Applying Technological Solutions to Streamline the Cancer Patient Pathway in Côte d’Ivoire
Dr. Simon Pierre Boni Côte d’Ivoire’s cancer death to incidence ratio was 0.66 in 2022, which is significantly higher than that of high-income regions such as the USA (0.25). Côte d’Ivoire lacks a standardized system that notifies patients and their oncologists when their pathology test results are available. Instead, Ivorian patients must travel to theirContinue reading “Applying Technological Solutions to Streamline the Cancer Patient Pathway in Côte d’Ivoire”
Senegalese Hematologist Visits Morehouse School of Medicine to Train on Next Generation Sequencing
Children with cancer in Africa face much higher mortality rates (80%) compared with children in high-income countries (20%). Inadequate diagnostic infrastructure combined with limited healthcare professional pediatric cancer diagnostic expertise are contributors to these high mortality rates in Africa. While it is known that genetics are linked to the development of some pediatric cancers, moreContinue reading “Senegalese Hematologist Visits Morehouse School of Medicine to Train on Next Generation Sequencing”
Strengthening Frontline Care: Oncology Emergency Training in Nigeria and Cameroon
Ms. Asha Ewrse (MSK) delivers lecture on Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Oncologic emergencies like sepsis, tumor hemorrhage, and anemic heart failure are life-threatening conditions that demand urgent, skilled care. In many settings in Africa, these diseases are made even more difficult to manage due to limited resources and a lack of intensive careContinue reading “Strengthening Frontline Care: Oncology Emergency Training in Nigeria and Cameroon”
Global Collaboration Yields New Cervical Cancer Screening Services in Cameroon
Screening and early detection of cancers are essential to reducing cancer mortality globally. These services are particularly important for cervical cancer, which can be prevented by the detection and treatment of pre-cancerous cervical lesions. Responding to the high rates of cervical cancer in Cameroon, the Cameroon Oncology Center (COC) purchased a colposcope to examine womenContinue reading “Global Collaboration Yields New Cervical Cancer Screening Services in Cameroon”
Advancing Radiotherapy Expertise in Nigeria
In 2024, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed an agreement to equip six cancer centers across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones with state-of-the-art radiotherapy systems. To ensure that the six cancer centers are prepared to utilize the new radiotherapy equipment, NSIA’s Advanced Medical Services Limited (Medserve) partnered withContinue reading “Advancing Radiotherapy Expertise in Nigeria”
BVGH Learn Provides Access to Pivotal Healthcare Education
Ongoing education is crucial in the healthcare industry, where new techniques and information are updated regularly. BVGH’s educational platform, BVGH Learn, is a library of training courses taught by global experts that are available to take on-demand. The platform offers users the opportunity to watch lectures and take exams in order to earn certificates ofContinue reading “BVGH Learn Provides Access to Pivotal Healthcare Education”