A Tale of Two Programs: Scaling HPV Diagnostics, Self-Sampling + Pre-Cancer Treatment in Rural Kenya

This installment in TogetHER for Health’s webinar series from June 14, 2023 features CureCervicalCancer and Grounds for Health, two cervical cancer prevention organizations rolling out and scaling HPV testing (including self-sampling approaches) and pre-cancer treatment for women in rural Kenya.

Experts from both organizations highlighted the opportunities and challenges inherent in setting up these programs, sharing their insights and lessons that can inform similar programs in other contexts.

Participants included:

  • Rebecca Lepsik, Program Director, CureCervicalCancer
  • Samson Boyo, Program Manager for Kenya, CureCervicalCancer
  • Cade Howard, Program Director, CureCervicalCancer
  • Ellen Starr, Executive Director, Grounds for Health
  • Patrick Mbugua, Grounds for Health, Clinical Specialist

The full webinar recording can be viewed below, or at this link. 

Supplemental materials:

  • Presenter slides are available here.
  • A transcript of the Q&A in the webinar chat can be accessed at this link. 

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