Integration of comprehensive women's health programmes into health systems: cervical cancer prevention, care and control in Rwanda

• Main Authors: Agnes Binagwaho (Author), Fidele Ngabo (Author), Claire M Wagner (Author), Cathy Mugeni (Author), Maurice Gatera (Author), Cameron T Nutt (Author), Sabin Nsanzimana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Problem Although it is highly preventable and treatable, cervical cancer is the most common and most deadly cancer among women in Rwanda. Approach By mobilizing a diverse coalition of partnerships, Rwanda became the first country in Africa to develop and implement a national strategic plan for cervi...