Problem

Cervical cancer kills 300,000 women every year, with 90% of deaths in low- and middle-income countries.

In Tanzania, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women.

HPV vaccination coverage remains limited, and screening is not widely accessible.

McF Approach

• Expand HPV vaccination campaigns for school-age girls.
• Introduce HPV testing and affordable screening methods at health centers.
• Provide portable thermal ablation or LEEP treatment for pre-cancerous lesions.
• Integrate screening into family planning, ANC, HIV, and outpatient services.

Problem

An estimated 12 million adults in sub-Saharan Africa have diabetes, many undiagnosed. Hypertension affects over 30% of adults in Tanzania, with low levels of diagnosis and treatment. Patients often face catastrophic costs due to stock-outs and reliance on private pharmacies.

McF Approach

• Train primary care workers to screen and manage hypertension and diabetes.
• Provide simple treatment protocols, lifestyle counseling, and patient education.
• Improve supply chains to ensure availability of affordable medicines and diagnostics.
• Support follow-up through registers, reminder systems, and community outreach.