Screen Africa International works to save lives across the continent by expanding access to cervical and prostate cancer screening, through education, advocacy, and stronger healthcare systems.
The scale of the crisis
Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world[1], with about 177,000 new cases and 77,000 deaths annually.[1] Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, and South Africa, part of Sub-Saharan Africa, have screening coverage of less than 10%.[2]
Prostate cancer tells a similar story. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the region[3], with about 86,000 new cases and 49,000 deaths every year, yet it remains far less studied and far less screened for than it should be.[3]
Cervical Cancer
Prostate Cancer
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Prostate health
Prostate cancer is one of the leading cancer killers of men in our region, and most men are diagnosed too late.[4] Caught early, it's often treatable, and we offer free prostate screening to make that first step easier.
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Our mission
Millions of people across Africa face significant barriers to cancer screening, including limited healthcare infrastructure, financial hardship, lack of awareness, and geographical challenges. Many cancers are still diagnosed at advanced stages, when treatment is harder and survival is lower. We work with communities, healthcare professionals, governments, and international partners to change that.
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Who we are, what we believe, and the values that guide every program we run.
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Our five-year plan to expand screening access and strengthen healthcare systems.
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Photos from outreach programs, our team, and the partners who make this work possible.
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