Projects

Project Description

he overall objective of PRESCRIP-TEC is to build on and upscale existing screening programmes with women-friendly and cost-effective tools and test whether and why they are effective in increasing participation in cervical cancer screening in Europe and in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in accessible, affordable and equitable ways.

1. To perform implementation research to provide evidence for prevention, screening, and early treatment for cervical cancer using state-of-the art technology [(HPV self testing and VIA with artificial intelligence (AI)] for best results in reduction of morbidity and mortality in urban and rural parts and high risk groups in Southern India. 
2. Providing cost-effective strategies for replication and scaling-up prevention and screening activities of cervical cancer in women in these areas. 
3. Capacity building for implementation by low-level trained personnel operating in close collaboration with local health services at primary healthcare level and with local authorities, aiming at sustainable operations.