Workshop to present the findings of the AIMA-CC study.

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the conference room at the ASTHORIA PALACE Hotel in Yopougon hosted the workshop to present the findings of the AIMA-CC-ANRS 12375 study.

The goal of the AIMA-CC study was to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of various algorithms for the screening and treatment of precancerous or cancerous cervical lesions (CIN2+ and CIN3+) in women infected with HIV.

This study, which involved 1,500 women aged 30 to 49, was conducted in collaboration with CePReF healthcare providers.

This workshop was therefore organized to share the key findings with stakeholders and gather their perspectives and recommendations. The ultimate goal is to replicate and scale up a similar implementation strategy.

The workshop, which lasted half a day, focused on the challenges surrounding cervical cancer in Côte d’Ivoire, the presentation of the AIMA-CC study results, and an open discussion session between researchers and participants.

Discussions centered primarily on funding and public policies in the fight against cervical cancer, the long wait times participants face for screening, the implementation strategy involving either one or two medical visits, the availability of GenExpert platforms for conducting HPV tests, the involvement of associations and community health workers in the fight against cervical cancer, and the content of awareness-raising information for women. The workshop concluded with a shared meal with all participants at approximately 2:30 p.m.