Why standardised, evidence-based guidelines are crucial in tackling cervical cancer – The Mail & Guardian

Why standardised, evidence-based guidelines are crucial in tackling cervical cancer – The Mail & Guardian

Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden in low and middle-income countries, disproportionately affecting women in Southern Africa, where cases and deaths are among the highest in the world. These countries often lack official standardised screening guidelines that can motivate health workers, planners, funders and communities toward a shared goal, namely the eradication of the disease. A standardised guideline can unify training prog…