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Pre Cancer Prevention Training for Nurses & Doctors

Harare 18–21 May 2026

Visiting doctors from the United Kingdom will deliver a practical, certified Pre‑Cancer Prevention Training for 75 nurses and doctors in Harare. The workshop will build clinical capacity to detect, treat and prevent skin cancer in persons with albinism (PWA), who face disproportionate risk and poor outcomes when skin cancers are identified late.

  • People with albinism have little natural protection from UV light and are at very high risk of skin cancer.
  • In Zimbabwe, 80–90% of PWA skin cancers are diagnosed at late stages; fewer than 20% survive advanced disease.
  • Early detection, timely treatment of pre‑cancerous lesions, and consistent sun‑safety counselling dramatically reduce mortality and morbidity.
  • Training front‑line clinicians creates sustainable, city‑level services so PWA can access care near home.
  • Nurses and doctors working in public primary care, dermatology outreach, or community health services in Harare.
  • Priority for clinicians committed to establishing or strengthening skin‑cancer screening and treatment services in Harare council clinics.
  • Participants will gain hands‑on skills, assessment knowledge, and service‑implementation tools to:
  • Perform dermatoscopic screening for early detection of pre‑cancerous and cancerous lesions
  • Deliver safe, effective cryotherapy for pre‑cancerous lesions
  • Provide evidence‑based sun‑safety counselling and prevention guidance tailored for PWA and caregivers
  • Establish referral, documentation and follow‑up pathways within clinic services to ensure continuity of care
  • Permanent certification for 75 nurses and doctors on successful completion
  • Operational readiness to launch sustainable screening and treatment services from June 2026
  • Strengthened referral networks and improved patient follow‑up for PWA citywide
  • Date: 18–21 May 2026
  • Location: Harare (venue details to be confirmed)
  • Trainer: Specialist skin clinicians with experience in PWA care and public‑sector training from the UK
  • Places: 75 (nurses and doctors) – limited; selection based on role and clinic commitment
  • To register or request more information, please contact us through the contact us section

Call to action
Help us reduce preventable deaths among persons with albinism. If you are a nurse or doctor working in Harare, or you manage clinic staff, apply now or share this opportunity with eligible colleagues.

Pre‑Cancer Prevention Training

Pre‑Cancer Prevention Training (18–21 May 2026): certified, hands‑on workshop for 75 nurses & doctors on dermatoscope screening, cryotherapy for pre‑cancerous lesions, and sun‑safety counselling for persons with albinism (PWA); trainees to support services in six Harare council clinics.

International Albinism Awareness Month:

  • Launch of pre‑cancer treatment services in Harare
  • Provision of cryotherapy and pre‑cancer treatments to 200 beneficiaries
  • Distribution of sunscreen lotions to all treated patients.

SRH and GBV for women and girls with albinism (1)

  • Project launch & baseline assessment: Identify and register women and girls with albinism; collect baseline SRH & GBV data
  • Awareness & sensitization campaigns: Reduce stigma, educate on SRH and GBV prevention
  • SRH service delivery (Phase 1): Family planning counseling, STI/HIV screening, eye care, distribution of sun protection kits
  • Psychosocial support & GBV response: Peer support groups, counseling for survivors of violence/discrimination

SRH and GBV for women and girls with albinism (2)

  • Capacity building for service providers: Train healthcare workers, social workers, and local leaders on inclusive SRH & GBV response
  • GBV prevention workshops: Community dialogues, early warning mechanisms, referral pathways
  • Economic empowerment & leadership sessions: Vocational skills, small business coaching, formation of Women with Albinism Advisory Group
  • SRH follow-up & psychosocial support (Phase 2): Ensure continued health checkups, counseling, and GBV referrals
  • Endline assessment & project close-out: Measure impact, document lessons, handover sustainability plan

Cancer Awareness Month:

  • Raise awareness about cancer, promote health, and provide spiritual support
  • Partner with local organizations and stakeholders to amplify impact
  • Albinism Children’s Christmas Party:
  • Celebrate Christmas, promote joy, and provide support for children with albinism
  • Share the Gospel, provide resources, and build relationships with families