Training of nurses for specialized care of children with cancer in partner hospitals within the Outreach program of the Princess Máxima Center. Eldoret (Kenya), Blantyre (Malawi), Moshi (Tanzania), Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Bandung (Indonesia), and Pristina (Kosovo).

Nurses in many low- and middle-income countries are limited in availability, with an average nurse-to-patient ratio often exceeding 1:20. Additionally, available nurses are often inexperienced and not specifically trained for pediatric oncology.

The program is based on a locally developed train-the-trainer program from the Sub-Saharan African nurse network of SIOP (International Society of Paediatric Oncology). The curriculum is designed to meet the needs and concerns of nurses in the region, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects. It consists of 12 modules that are completed over 3 years and the first module was attended by 5 participants from the partner hospitals in Africa in Dar Es Salaam.

The local nursing educator plays a crucial role in this program. They are responsible for training nurses in pediatric oncology, developing a nursing manual with standard procedures, and integrating nursing education into the department. The educators will also be involved in developing advanced training programs and will be trained to become nurse leaders in education, thereby building sustainable healthcare capacity.