Project PINK BLUE – Health & Psychological Trust Centre in collaboration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the College of Nigerian Pathologists (CNP), have just completed the training of 100 Nigerian pathologists on improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians who are responsible for the diagnosis of cancer in Nigeria.
The pathologists were trained on Upgrade Oncology Pathology: U.S. – Nigeria Science & Technology Exchange Programme.
One of the trainers and a consultant pathologist at the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) & Adjunct Professor, at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, USA; Dr. Dan Milner,said the most challenging barrier for patients with suspected cancer is receiving a rapid, accurate pathological diagnosis for their tumor to begin the treatment and have the best outcomes.
The pathology training was delivered by 14 U.S.-based clinical pathologists and covered 14 different topics, including advanced IHC techniques for tumors of metastatic unknown origin, tumors of the central nervous system, pathoradiological correlation cases, surgical pathology, and cytology, etc.
Another trainers and the Chair, Pathology at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville, USA, Dr. Shayla Masood said with advances in science and technology, currently the optimal care for patients with different malignancies requires access to accurate pathology diagnosis and optimal information about the biology of the tumor and the response to therapy.
The Executive Director of Project PINK BLUE, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, explained that since 2018, we have been organizing training for oncology professionals to enhance cancer care in Nigeria.
He said they will continue to strengthen our cancer health system through capacity development of our oncology workforce.
Pathologists (CNP), Prof. P.O Olatunji, commended Project PINK BLUE and the partners for their role in improving cancer care delivery in Nigeria and assured us of CNP’s cooperation.
