Rwanda International Grant Report 2025

Rwanda Endoscopy Training Visit (26–28 August 2025)

International MENA region - Colon cancer screening

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health issue, representing one of the greatest causes of both cancer diagnosis and mortality globally. While the incidence is highest in high-income countries, it is rising across the world, including in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

BSG International: Colon Cancer Screening Awareness

The BSG International Section is proud to raise awareness about colorectal cancer through a multilingual video featuring our members from around the world. Early detection saves lives—let’s spread the message far and wide!

International Grant Report: Malawi Endoscopy training visit report

After arriving in Lilongwe, we visited KCH and met the local Endoscopy team including Mr Chipilimo and the two senior local trainees who had both undertaken <5 endoscopies previously but had been identified by senior clinicians for Foundation endoscopy training at the unit. We spoke with them regarding their current work, resources and requirements and donated endoscopic equipment from Glasgow.

International Grant: Malawi Hepatology Training Course Report

With the generous support of a grant from the British Society of Gastroenterology we organized a training conference: the Third Conference on Liver Disease in Malawi. We provided travel and accommodation for delegates from all over Malawi, ranging from Karonga in the far north to Chikwawa in the South

International Committee Project: Establishing a self-sufficient upper gastrointestinal endoscopy training programme in Lusaka, Zambia

A postgraduate MMed programme in gastroenterology has recently been established within the University of Zambia School of Medicine with the aim of increasing the number of qualified gastroenterologists working within Zambia to meet some of this need. An element of the programme is to provide endoscopy training with hands on apprenticeship type training akin to the UK. Lusaka, Zambia 15-19 April 2024 - Dr Duncan Napier

Autumn '24: International- Update on Haemostasis Courses

Update on Haemostasis Courses in line with BSG EQIP course in India, Chennai by Dr Mo Thoufeeq

International Committee Project: Development and implementation of an Endoscopy Reporting System (ERS) for Smaller Endoscopy Services in Africa (Zambia and Nigeria)

EndoReportingApp®: A collaboration project funded by BSG led by Dr Nimzing Ladep, member of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG); Consultant in Hepatology, IT & Audit Lead, Gastroenterologist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom.

International Committee Project: Using UK expertise to facilitate setting up for colorectal cancer screening programme in Basra, Iraq

A BSG-funded project led by Professor Laith Al-Rubaiy, Zonal Lead for Middle East and North Africa, BSG International Committee; Consultant Gastroenterologist, St Mark’s Hospital, London.

International Committee Project: Developing Training and Research for MAgnetic-controlled Capsule Endoscopy (TARMAC) for the UGI tract

A BSG International funded project undertaken by Professor Mark McAlindon and Dr Priya Oka, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

International Committee Project: BSG President meets Bangladesh Prime Minister

Dr Cathryn Edwards, President of the British Society of Gastroenterology, welcomed the opportunity to meet with Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh today.

International Committee Project: Back to Basra

Dr Laith Al-Rubaiy reflects on his experience at the Basra Medical School's 16th International Meeting, and the potential of the Iraq medical education system, following his latest trip home.