APOF's Activity
The main focus of our NGO is to foster the development of Pathology in Developing Countries. Our projects are located mainly in Africa and are primarily aimed at diffusing histologic and cytologic diagnostics through the training of medical and technical staff, the direct involvement in reporting
biopsies and surgical specimens, the support of programs for oncological prevention, and the setting up and upgrade of laboratories.
biopsies and surgical specimens, the support of programs for oncological prevention, and the setting up and upgrade of laboratories.
The realisation of projects aimed at the development
of Pathology and of oncological diagnostics in developing countries, in collaboration with NGOs, scientific societies, international organisations and associations. |
Cooperation with local organisations,
aimed at the introduction of cytological screening, specifically Pap-smears and fine needle aspiration cytology for the prevention of cervical and breast cancer. |
Providing volunteer pathologists, biologists and biomedical lab technologists associated with APOF, in
developing countries that are already a beneficiary (or are in the process of becoming one) of our projects. |
Diffusion, education and information,
through specialised scientific journals and in collaboration with the Italian Pathology Scientific Society SIAPEC-IAP, of the activities of APOF with the aim of promoting a culture of solidarity towards developing countries. |
Promotion through training and meetings of awareness and education for pathologists, technicians and biologists available for working in specific projects of our NGO.
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Organisation of residential trainings
in Italian Pathology Institutes for doctors or lab technologists coming from developing countries involved in our cooperation projects. |
Set up of Pathology labs,
at times with the contribution of external companies specialised in the sector. We are in charge of the organisational and logistic aspect when required, operating in close collaboration with local partners. |
Attention to the education and training
of local doctors and technicians working in our projects, with the aim of giving them full operational and professional autonomy. |
Active ProjectsOur focus is healthcare projects. At the moment our projects are concentrated in Africa, with the aim of educating pathologists and lab technologists in histologic and cytologic diagnostics. Please visit the "Projects" section of our website for more details.
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Scientific Articles and Publications
Pathology has always paid specific attention to applied scientific research. Our commitment to support the development of Pathology in developing countries cannot ignore applied research. Our experience both in histology and in screening programs adopted in our projects have provided us with valuable material for our scientific publications (often in collaboration with local colleagues).
Association
Associazione Patologi Oltre Frontiera ONG
Offices: Via Padova, 55 - 20127 Milano Tel. (+39) 333 4090383 Email: [email protected] Certified email: [email protected] C.F. 94051380270 - P.IVA 03325780272 |
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