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Thanks to #Akazi, 30 Malawian healthcare workers have received breast health training for the first time in their careers. This will enable them to identify women with potential breast cancer at the earliest possible stage, reducing the time taken for diagnosis and ensuring they are placed on the care pathway without delay. Video by @antoniojaen #globalsurgery #BreastCancerAwareness #ResearchMatters #Malawi @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @Researchirel @Irish_Aid @BDandCo @dfatirl @KUHeS_mw @ASRT2016

The #Akazi project has provided 15 Malawian healthcare workers with breast health training for the first time in their careers. In total, 45 workers from eight different health centres have received training this year. This will considerably help efforts to identify breast cancer and reduce diagnosis times. #globalsurgery #BreastCancerAwareness #Malawi @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @Researchirel @Irish_Aid @BDandCo @dfatirl @KUHeS_mw @ASRT2016 @health_malawi

On Dec 8th, Mr Jeremiah Jumbe, a Member of Parliament (MP) from Malawi and a member of its Health Committee, joined us for the #Akazi community awareness meeting at Soche Maternity in Blantyre. It is encouraging that the government is showing its support for the project by participating in the project activities. #globalsurgery #Malawi #BreastCancerAwareness @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @Researchirel @Irish_Aid @BDandCo @dfatirl @KUHeS_mw @ASRT2016 @health_malawi @ParliamentofMw

ASRT is today running a workshop on behalf of MoH for the review committee for Breast Health Guidelines. This output is from the Breast Cancer AKAZI 2 project implemented by the ASRT in collaboration with the @RCSI_Irl as a follow up to AKAZI 1 which had CBE manual as key output

- Five new health centres - 30 health care providers trained in breast health - Community awareness with more than 200 community leaders. #Akazi is back! Image by @antoniojaen #BreastHealthDay #globalsurgery @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @EuropaDonnaEUR @Researchirel

We’re bringing together clinicians from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital who work along the breast cancer care pathway — to identify how this journey can be made better for every patient. #BreastCancerAwareness #malawidecides2025 #globalsurgery @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @Researchirel

Another milestone for Malawi 🇲🇼✨ The Ministry of Health has announced the country’s first Breast Health Guidelines, to be launched in early 2026. Through Akazi, we’re proud to support this important step forward during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth — a key moment in strengthening the fight against breast cancer. Image by @antoniojaen #globalsurgery #ResearchMatters #Malawi @RCSI_Irl @RCSI_PopHealth @Researchirel @health_malawi @KUHeS_mw @ASRT2016

Engaging and productive discussions were held which will lay a foundation for the development of strategies and policies aimed at improving men’s health outcomes in Malawi. The meeting was made possible with financial support from Global Action on Men’s Health (GAMH).

ASRT is pleased to announce that it hosted a crucial stakeholder engagement meeting on 27thMarch, 2025, to discuss Men’s Health issues in Malawi, with a particular focus on prostate and testicular cancer. The meeting brought together different stakeholders and media outlets

Malawi has reached a major milestone! Thanks to the #Akazi project funded by @IrishResearch, @health_malawi now has its first practical guide for the early detection of breast pathologies. This marks a crucial step in enhancing patient care and early diagnosis. We’re proud to see the Akazi project making a tangible impact on the country and its people. Learn more about Akazi at: tinyurl.com/229qvhk7 #globalsurgery

The Sixth Malawi Cancer Symposium entered its second and final day today, featuring a morning session with insightful presentations. The afternoon session is currently underway, with more presentations scheduled to wrap up the event.

This year's 6th cancer symposium has seen the official launch of the Clinical Breast Examination manual which was developed by the @health_malawi through the Non Communicable Diseases department with the technical support from #ASRT and @RCSI_Irl

ASRT LTD has been invited by the Ministry of Health in Malawi to present and set up a pavilion at this year's 6th Malawi Cancer Symposium. The presentation will be on the AKAZI project that ASRT is implementing with support from the @RCSI_Irl @health_malawi @UNCMalawi

A great event #EuropeanResearchersNight and well done to Dr Chiara Pittalis on presenting her poster “Preventing a nearly certain death – Irish contribution to breast cancer care in Malawi,” which shared the experiences and lessons from the Akazi project to-date #globalsurgery

A big thank you to @Jumana_raied for representing the IGS & the Akazi project at #GASOC23 Opportunities to link up with other students is vital for the career progression of future surgeons, and the IGS is delighted to support the next generation of global surgeons #globalsurgery

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ASRT is today presenting at the MoH NCD TWG on the clinical breast examination draft manual for endorsement. This output is from the breast cancer AKAZI project implemented by ASRT and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in collaboration with with MoH @RCSI_Irl @health_malawi

Dr. Yuri Fedoriw, UNC Project Malawi Cancer Program Co-director, discusses training opportunities. "One of the great resources is globalonc.org/fellowships" #Closethecaregap

"One of the things that needs to be improved is the Cancer Registry functionality" - Dr Jonathan Ngoma, Kamuzu Central Hospital Director. #Closethecaregap

"Breast cancer patients in our setting continue to have poor prognosis due to late presentation among other factors." #Closethecaregap