Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing cervical cancer. (Photo: Olivier Brandenberg, Swiss TPH)
Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing cervical cancer. (Photo: Olivier Brandenberg, Swiss TPH) - Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer than those who are HIV negative. To tackle this issue, Swiss TPH together with partners developed the Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care Cascade - a framework to enhance cervical cancer screening programmes for women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, cervical cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related death among women. This overlaps with a high prevalence of HIV in the region. Women living with HIV are six times more likely to develop cervical cancer.
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