Africa’s cancer crisis is fueled by several complex and interrelated factors, including an inadequate number of frontline healthcare workers well-versed in the detection of cancers and the public’s limited awareness of cancer signs and when to seek care. Combined, these factors result in the late stage diagnoses common in Africa and their resulting poor outcomes.

Recognizing the importance of the early detection of colorectal and prostate cancer, BVGH will develop and implement customized training programs designed to fill gaps in frontline healthcare workers’ (and other specialist HCWs) colorectal and prostate cancer knowledge and skills. BVGH will also partner with local and international healthcare, advocacy, and communications experts to develop and deploy awareness campaigns, culturally appropriate education materials and treatment pathway maps for general audiences.