"The Study for the Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Algorithms Study Using HPV Testing in Africa"

Screening for HPV using a HPV DNA test

"VIA is a technique in which cervical neoplastic lesions are visually diagnosed after application of 3-5% acetic acid without using any magnification device.~After application of 3 - 5% acetic acid, using the naked eye, the cervix is examined for the presence of an aceto-white lesion located in the transformation zone. The results are classified as either positive or negative, inadequate or suspicion of cancer"

Cryotherapy or Thermal Ablation are performed on the cervix.

Colposcopy visit are offered to women with non visible squamous columnar junction or ineligible for ablative treatment.