Preventing Cervical Cancer in Women Living with HIV in Ghana

Integrating cervical cancer screening into routine HIV care for a healthier future.

About Our Project

The Impact of Cervical Cancer in Ghana

10

Per 100,000 Incidence rate

2 X

Higher Risk for women living with HIV

2 %

African share of global cervical cancer deaths

Project Overview

Revolutionizing Cervical Cancer Prevention in Ghana

Our mission is to integrate cervical cancer screening and treatment into routine HIV care for women in Ghana.

Our Approach

  • Screen 3,000+ women living with HIV using innovative HPV PCR testing.
  • Train 30+ nurses in advanced screening and same-day treatment techniques.
  • Develop a framework for a national screening program.
Explore Our Methodology
Prof. George Boateng Kyei - ICERVE GH
ICERVE-GH

Impact

Expected outcomes and benefits of the project

  • Improve access to cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Ghana
  • Reduce mortality rates due to cervical cancer
  • Enhanced capacity for future national programs
Project Objectives

Funding

This €1,449,968 three-year initiative is primarily funded by Expertise France Groupe AFD, with 10% co-funding from NMIMR

€ 10000

Estimated Budget

Expertise France Groupe AFD

Main Funding Organisation

3 %

Co-funding from NMIMR

Our Partners

Our Investigators

Prof. George Boateng Kyei

Prof. George Boateng Kyei

Principal Investigator

Department of Virology, NMIMR

Dr. Evelyn Yayra Bonney

Dr. Evelyn Yayra Bonney

Co-Lead

Department of Virology NMIMR, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana

Prof. Collins Steven Ahorlu

Prof. Collins Steven Ahorlu

Head, Department of Epidemiology

NMIMR, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana

Our Team

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