Every two minutes a woman dies of the cervical cancer somewhere in the world. Although this disease is preventable, we are not able yet to tackle this. However, more and more attention is put on this issue.
Cervical Cancer is a cancer of the reproductive system. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects it to the vagina. Almost all cervical cancers are linked to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although most of the women will get rid of the virus themselves, only the minority will develop cervical cancer HPV can cause premalignant cervical lesions which can be detected during screening and once established can be treated easily in order to stop the development of cancer.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Several ways are there to prevent women for developing. HPV vaccination (primary prevention) and regular cervical screening.
Get in contact with us to help you prevent the disease.
Regular screening is vital for preventing cervical cancer. For this reason, PRESCRIP-TEC programme makes this possibility available for you.
First, we will provide you with everything you need so you can make a self- testing at home to detect an infection with the human papillomavirus. Only in case the result is positive you will need further examination in a clinic. In that case, we will use cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and be able to begin the treatment in time in the even we detect a potential cancer.
Cervical cancer kills more than 200.000 women annually worldwide and disproportionately affects the poorest, most vulnerable women in many parts of the world. Unlike many other health problems, early identification and treatment of precancerous conditions can prevent cervical cancer. As the leading cancer killer among women in the majority of developing countries, cervical cancer generally strikes women when they are young and in midlife.
Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme
Plot 617 Rubaga Kibuga Block-4, P. O. Box, 16253 Kampala, Uganda | Tel:+256 414 256704 | E-mail: info@urdt.net
Uganda Cancer Institute
Upper Mulago Hill Road Kampala, Uganda | Tel:+256 414 540-410 or 080 0100800 | E-mail: emailus@uci.or.ug
The Prevention and Screening Innovation Project towards Elimination of Cervical Cancer (PRESCRIP-TEC) won the Community Choice award in the Knowledge Sharing poster competition at the
This year the Connaxis communications team visited all four countries where the PRESCRIP-TEC project is being carried out. Uganda was the last field visit of
Cervical cancer could be the world’s first cancer eliminated ever if we follow the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO).
PRESCRIP-TEC is focusing its research in a new method that leads to effective and innovative cervical cancer screening, including direct treatment and follow-up for women in resource-poor or hard-to-reach areas of Bangladesh, India, Uganda and Slovaki
This project has received funding from the European
Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation
programme under grant agreement No 964270
