Cervical cancer screening coverage increased in Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe: Findings from sequential Population-based HIV Impact Assessment Surveys 2015-2017 and 2020-2023

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate changes in cervical cancer screening coverage across several African nations over multiple survey periods.
• Analyzed data from Population-based HIV Impact Assessments conducted between 2015-2017 and 2020-2023.
• Compared cervical cancer screening rates across Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• Assessed achievement of treatment targets for cervical cancer.
• Significant progress in cervical cancer screening was noted across all countries between survey rounds.
• Zambia was the only country to meet the 90% treatment target.
• None of the other countries reached the 70% screening target, indicating the need for enhanced efforts.