eLearning for Cancer Care Capacity Building
Evidence-informed and Context-adapted Design
The development of the DINKNESH eLearning programme is grounded in empirical research on digital readiness among health care professionals in Ethiopia. Our studies show high acceptance of digital learning, widespread smartphone use, and persistent infrastructure constraints—particularly in peripheral settings. These findings directly inform course design, including mobile-first formats, modular structure, and low-bandwidth delivery.
Courses are developed through a stakeholder-driven process, in close collaboration with Ethiopian academic institutions, the Ministry of Health, and clinical experts, and are aligned with national cancer prevention and control guidelines.
DINKNESH eLearning Courses
The DINKNESH eLearning programme currently includes two accredited, self-paced online courses hosted on the atingilearning platform:
- Cervical Cancer Screening & Awareness
- Breast Cancer Screening & Awareness
The courses are designed for nurses, midwives, and other frontline health professionals and combine clinical knowledge with practical guidance on patient pathways and communication. Successful participants receive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.
Integration with Digital Health Research
eLearning is a core component of our broader digital health strategy. It complements:
- app-based patient navigation,
- messenger-based communication interventions,
- and pragmatic implementation research on cancer care pathways.
Together, these components support sustainable health system strengthening and the translation of research into routine care.
Access to Courses
The DINKNESH eLearning courses are available on the atingi platform.
Cervical Cancer Screening & Awareness
Breast Cancer Screening & Awareness
Related Research
Our eLearning activities are informed by peer-reviewed research on digital learning readiness among health care professionals in Ethiopia.
Rossner, Sophie Sarah, et al. "Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Infrastructure Accessibility for e-Learning in Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study." JMIR Medical Education 11.1 (2025): e65598.