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African Access Initiative (AAI)

Global Innovation Alliance (GIA)

AAI Newsletters

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GIA Newsletters

GIA is a new program. Check back soon for newsletters!


AAI Publications

AC3T: Building cancer research and clinical trial capacity in Africa

Obstacles to conducting research in sub-Saharan Africa include limitations in institutional resources, complex patient recruitment and referral networks, and delays in the regulatory and ethical review processes…

Innovative Approaches to Cancer Training in Africa

Through the African Access Initiative (AAI), BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) is addressing Africa’s cancer crisis by gathering data through hospital needs assessments to design data-driven programs that improve clinical and research capacity, access to medicines, and healthcare infrastructure…

Special Series – Disrupting the Emerging Cancer Crisis in Africa, Part 2

Since the end of its second civil war in 2011, Côte d’Ivoire has experienced increasing economic growth and stability. Despite this period of peace and prosperity, a new threat looms over the country. At Côte d’Ivoire’s three main teaching hospitals, University Hospital Center (CHU) Cocody, CHU Treichville, and CHU Yopougon, doctors are reporting an alarming increase in the rates of cancer…

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GIA Publications

BIO Ventures for Global Health combats AMR through R&D in Africa

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a health concern with growing global significance. Through GIA, BVGH is forging global public-private partnerships to catalyze innovative R&D and build research and clinical trial capabilities in LMICs, which are disproportionately affected by AMR…

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AAI Annual Reports

2021

In 2021, BVGH continued to leverage technology to support the ongoing medical education and professional development of AAI hospital staff. Our programs included multi-week online lectures, small group discussions, and virtual mentorships through case presentations.  Read more.

2020

In 2020, BVGH has seen tremendous collaboration and creativity from our many AAI partners, especially in light of the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more.

2019

In a little over two years, BVGH is already impacting the African cancer landscape. This report describes how AAI is disrupting the cancer crisis in Africa through its sustainable approach and network of partners. Read more.

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GIA Annual Reports

GIA launched in 2023. Stay tuned for Annual Reports in late 2024/early 2025.


WIPO Re:Search

After ten years, WIPO Re:Search came to a close at the end of 2022. See below for BVGH’s WIPO Re:Search archives.

WIPO Re:Search Partnership Hub Snapshot Newsletters

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WIPO Re:Search Publications

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WIPO Re:Search Annual and Mid-Year Reports

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Program Publications in Accredited Journals

Improving Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment by Training Pathology Technicians in sub-Saharan Africa By Dr. Lesley Taylor (USA), Dr. Daniel Schmolze (USA), Katy Graef (USA), Linda Setiawan (USA), Dr. Alemwosen Teklehaymanot Alem (Ethiopia) | Cancer Community (nature.com)

Challenges and opportunities for implementing hypofractionated radiotherapy in Africa: lessons from the HypoAfrica clinical trial – PMC (nih.gov)