PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CHALLENGE; UGANDA
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Cervical cancer screenings.
Learn more about the Patient Identification Challenge and why identifying individuals in need of medical treatment and finding ways to make that treatment accessible reduces poverty.
DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
She Screens Uganda’s mission is to extend cervical cancer screening services to all women at an affordable cost by early identification and referral for first line treatment of women with precancerous cells through incentivized group transportation, and partners with philanthropy organizations for extensional support.
This culturally sensitive model for cervical cancer screening will pilot in Bukomansimbi district. About 400 women aged 25-49 years will be sensitized about cervical cancer including signs/symptoms and prevention, screened and identified patients will be referred through streamlined referral to first line treatment center through incentivized group transportation, and partners with philanthropy organizations for extensional support.
She Screens Uganda was founded by Nabunnya Naimat following the death of her mother to cervical cancer. Naimat's vision was enhanced by her colleagues Nakonge Martha Dearn and Nemeyimana Vicent who developed interest in this field through their working practice in clinical settings.
PILOT AND SCALING GOALS
Direcly reach and screen at least 400 women aged 25-49 years with in three months
Fundraise an additional $15,000 USD from philanthropic organizations
Screen 7,000 women by the end of year 2
FOUNDING TEAM
Nabunnya Naimat - Program Manager
Nakonge Martha Dearn - Nursing Officer
Nemeyimana Vicent - Clinical Officer