Cervical cancer in Zimbabwe: a situation analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Despite the wide-spread availability of cervical cancer prevention and screening programs in developed countries, the morbidity and mortality rates of cervical cancer in Zimbabwe are still very high. Limited resources as well as the high HIV prevalence are contributors to the high burden of cervical cancer. This paper aims to analyse the policies, frameworks and current practices in the management of cervical cancer in Zimbabwe.

Keywords

• cervical cancer
• screening
• treatment
• hpv testing
• pap smear
• viac
• zimbabwe
• lmic
• sub-saharan africa
• hpv vaccine