Multifaceted Approach Key Towards Eliminating The Cervical Cancer Scourge
By MKT Reporter
The Africa Health and Economic Transformation Initiative (AHETI) is working to eliminate cervical cancer among women by collaborating with governments, civil society organisations, religious bodies, and local and international health organisations.
The initiative aims to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to advocate for and implement effective cervical cancer control programmes in their respective regions.
According to the World Health Organisation 2022 report, an estimated 126,000 new cases are diagnosed every year and 81,000 deaths occur annually, with Africa ranked as one of the top continents globally with the highest rates of cervical cancer.
The AHETI is dedicated to supporting the implementation of a multifaceted approach to advocating for policy changes, raising awareness, offering psychosocial support, and empowering communities in the prevention and control of cervical cancer in Africa.
Key interventions include behaviour change communication, advocating for the HPV vaccine and screening for women, treatment, palliative care, and survivorship.
The initiative also calls for enhanced access to treatment protocols and continuous training for healthcare professionals and policymakers to advocate for care policies in Africa.
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