The National Advance Polytechnic School of Yaounde hosted the 13 th International Congress on Prevention and Screening of Cervical Cancer from 19 to 20 March 2026

 

The congress brought together healthcare professionals, researchers and policymakers involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer

 

A delegation from the OptiTri project (Adapting cervical cancer screening strategies in Cameroon) attended the event to present the findings of its work

 

The initiative seeks to appraise strategies for implementing cervical cancer screening tailored to two different contexts in Cameroon. The project is being rolled out across four health districts in the West Region: Mifi, Foumban, Foumbot and Bandjoun

 

The project is funded by the Initiative and implemented by the Research, Health and Development Institute (RSD Institute, CAMEROON) in collaboration with the Institute of Research for Development (IRD, FRANCE)

 

French Embassy in Cameroon

Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation