Cervical cancer screening
Mar 6, 2019 | Stories from the Field
As the linkage and retention officer for ICAP’s community HIV outreach program in Tanzania’s Kagera Region, known locally as the FIKIA project, Anna Kihiyo has deep knowledge of her community’s health needs and the challenges in accessing care. “Here in Kagera, FIKIA...
Mar 7, 2016 | News
On International Women’s Day, the world recommits to the pledge for parity and gender equality. At ICAP at Columbia University, this has meant prioritizing the wellbeing of women around the world and improving their access to essential health services. Globally, women...
Mar 2, 2015 | News
Four years ago, there were almost no cervical cancer screening services available to women in Tanzania and prevention efforts were almost non-existent. Most women received a cancer diagnosis late, when opportunities for successful medical intervention were limited. As...
