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

- 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

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

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

The Akazi project, raising breast health awareness in Malawi, is being presented today at the 5th Annual Malawi Cancer Symposium! Thanks to Bernadette & Josephine who are part of the project team! #globalsurgery @RCSI_Irl @ASRT2016 @IrishResearch @KUHeS_mw