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BVGH is a results-oriented nonprofit organization dedicated to solving global health issues by forming connections between people, resources, and ideas.

10/14/2026

Enrollment in high-quality clinical trials is critical for ensuring that medicines, technologies, and practices are safe and effective in all patient populations – and yet African patients are severely underrepresented in clinical trials.

BVGH President and CEO Jennifer Dent spoke on a panel at the World Health Summit on the topic of creating equity in clinical trials. Read more about this discussion here: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/social-impact/the-83-percent-problem-why-clinical-trials-fail-the-global-south-and-how-we-can-close-the-equity-gap/

10/13/2026

We're proud to announce is coming to buses across Côte d'Ivoire next month! These short videos, hosted by Mr. Sylvain Aba Yodé et Siro, Coach Yoman, Mohamed Ali & Dr. Sangaré Hassan (CHU de Treichville), will deliver life-saving information about prostate & colorectal cancer to Ivorian men. A proud collaboration with PNLCa Côte d'Ivoire and Amgen.

10/12/2026

Prostate cancer patients may present with complications like spinal cord compression, urinary obstruction, or treatment-related side effects. Tomorrow (October 13), Ms. LeeAnne Chung (Physician Assistant, Memorial Sloan Ketting Cancer Center [MSKCC]), Ms. Kelly Chu (Physician Assistant, MSKCC), Ms. Becca deDufour (Clinical Nurse, MSKCC), and Ms. Colleen Beegle (Advanced Practice Provider, MSKCC) will review these acute conditions, and how to manage them effectively.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yGbMyjVTQBuEBQ_jR0lvUg

10/08/2026

BVGH, in collaboration with Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF), recently held two childhood cancer awareness events for children and caregivers in Abuja, focused on recognizing common childhood cancer symptoms and the importance of seeking care early. A highlight of the events was The Guardians, a comic book originally developed for Malawi by the Burkitt’s Lymphoma Fund for Africa. BVGH and MCF adapted the story for the Nigerian context and translated it to Hausa and Pidgin English.

The Guardians follows Samuel, a young child who discovers a lump on his stomach, leading to a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through read-aloud story sessions, children and caregivers learned about when to seek care and why early diagnosis matters. Copies of the adapted comic were distributed to children during the events for them to share with their families.

Early diagnosis and access to treatment are critical to better outcomes. Engaging and locally relevant stories like The Guardians help raise awareness of common cancer symptoms, teach families where to access care, and foster hope that childhood cancer is treatable!

Read The Guardians here: https://bvgh.org/lets-talk-about-cancer

10/07/2026

Clear, effective figures and tables are key to communicating your study results and helping readers understand your research. Tomorrow, October 8, Dr. Agnes Kiragga (Research Scientist and Head of Data Science Program, African Population and Health Research Center) will cover visual design concepts and tools.

Join us here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SA5EowTOQfyrz5wkPQiZSA #/

10/06/2026

Surgical intervention remains a cornerstone of oncology, but general surgeons often perform complex cancer operations without the benefit of formal, tumor-specific residencies or fellowships, highlighting a critical need for accessible professional development.

To bridge this divide, BVGH led the AAI Cancer Surgery (French) digital series, tailoring the curriculum to the needs of Francophone surgeons managing various cancer patients. The 11-session program gathered 714 healthcare professionals from 37 countries, and featured expert insights on specialty surgeries alongside sessions on interventional radiology and embolization techniques. Post-course evaluations indicated that 94% of participants gained stronger proficiency in surgery topics – illustrating the impact of digital education in enhancing capacity and patient outcomes across the region.

Access the course on BVGH Learn here: https://bvghlearn.org/courses/bvgh-aai-2026-chirurgie-du-cancer/

10/05/2026

Clinical guidelines can aid prostate cancer care – so how can they be adapted to reflect locally available diagnostic and treatment options? Tomorrow (October 6), Dr. Thomas Flaig, Medical Oncologist at University of Colorado, will discuss approaches to adapting guidelines for LMIC settings.

Join us here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yGbMyjVTQBuEBQ_jR0lvUg

10/02/2026

Improving earlier detection of cancer through education and awareness is a key strategic priority for Rwanda’s national cancer control plan. BVGH has partnered with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health since 2017 to build cancer care capacity.

BVGH is proud to introduce three MSD Richard. T Clark (RTC) Fellows for Global Health: Sara Figueiredo, Jayant Saraf, and Diana Guarin. The MSD Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health is a 12-week philanthropic leadership program that pairs small teams of cross-functional MSD employees with nonprofit partners to expand access to health.

As Rwanda educates nurses, physicians, and their 58k community health workers on cancer, RBC is prioritizing E-learning modules to scale training. BVGH, the MSD Richard. T Clark (RTC) Fellows for Global Health, and RBC are collaborating to develop E-learning modules targeting the country’s top 5 cancers (prostate, breast, cervical, colorectal, and stomach), accounting for 56% of cancers cases in Rwanda. These E-learning modules will build capacity in sign & symptom recognition, screening & early detection, referral pathways, managing treatment side effects, and supportive care. Modules for each of the 5 cancers will be available for different levels of healthcare professional, and offered in 3 different languages (English, French, and Kinyarwanda).

While in Rwanda, Jennifer Dent, Kyle Peet, Diana Guarin, Sara Figueiredo, and Jayant Saraf met with RBC, and visited hospitals and health centers to ground training materials in Rwanda’s setting. We are impressed by the dedication of this team to ensure locally appropriate development of these modules!

Thank you to Marc Hagenimana, Theoneste Maniragaba, and Francois Uwinkindi for your continued collaboration.

10/01/2026

The October 2026 edition of our AAI Newsletter is available now! This month, we feature our sessions at global health events, the MSD Richard. T Clark (RTC) Fellowship for Global Health, and an upcoming cancer awareness campaign in Cote d'Ivoire.

Check it out by clicking the link:https://bvgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-October-AAI-Newsletter.pdf

Notre newsletter est également disponible en français ici :https://bvgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-FR-October-AAI-Newsletter.pdf

09/30/2026

Caring for patients with advanced colorectal cancer extends beyond treating the disease – it also includes symptom management, quality of life, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. Dr. Anita Turk (Medical Oncologist, Indiana University) will cover options tomorrow, October 1.

Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sJe_S5spTrWz6mfalKsnqA

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