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”
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Network for Africa’s Clinical Trials Community Established
BVGH is thrilled to be part of the Clinical Trials Community Africa Network project, a bold step towards a coordinated and sustainable clinical trials network in Africa. This joint effort with Global Health EDCTP; Science for Africa Foundation; Fondation Mérieux; Medicines Development for Global Health; The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson; and nuvoteQ.io aims to amplify the capacity of African trial sites and laboratories, while providing essential data and regulatory information through the Clinical Trials Community platform. Together, we can bring life-changing treatments to those who need them most. BVGH will support site and laboratory network development; coordinate and implement capacity building programs; and develop and disseminate targeted communications materials to raise visibility.