GANSID Healthcare Providers Online Training Program
Module Development Launching 2026
Overview
The GANSID Healthcare Providers Online Training Program is a structured, modular education initiative designed to strengthen the knowledge, confidence, and clinical competence of healthcare providers caring for people with hemoglobinopathies and other inherited blood disorders (IBDs).
Beginning in 2026, GANSID will develop a series of evidence-based online training modules to address gaps in diagnosis, acute and chronic management, and long-term care—particularly in settings where access to specialist training is limited.
Program Goals
- Improve early recognition and accurate diagnosis of inherited blood disorders
- Strengthen evidence-based clinical decision-making across care settings
- Standardize care using international best practices adapted to local contexts
- Support frontline clinicians managing IBDs outside of specialist centers
- Ultimately improve patient outcomes and quality of care globally
Target Audience
- Hematologists and hematology trainees
- Primary care physicians and internists
- Pediatricians and family physicians
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Laboratory and transfusion medicine professionals
- Other clinicians involved in IBD care
Training Structure
- Self-paced, online modules accessible globally
- Case-based learning grounded in real-world clinical scenarios
- Evidence-based content aligned with international guidelines
- Practical decision tools and downloadable clinical resources
- Designed for flexibility to accommodate busy clinical schedules
Development Approach
Module development will begin in 2026 and will be led by experienced clinicians and subject-matter experts, in collaboration with regional stakeholders. Content will be reviewed to ensure clinical relevance, scientific rigor, and global applicability.
Where feasible, the program will integrate with other GANSID capacity-building initiatives, including mentorship, case-based discussions, and regional clinician networks.
Why This Program Matters
Many healthcare providers worldwide manage inherited blood disorders with limited formal training or specialist support. This program aims to:
- Build clinician confidence and competence
- Reduce variability in care
- Promote earlier diagnosis and appropriate management
- Strengthen global clinical capacity in inherited blood disorders