The Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Malawi (AOGM) has partnered with Malawi Health Care Support UK (MAHECAS) and the Mwanza District Health Office to implement a six-week cervical cancer screening initiative aimed at expanding access to lifesaving screening services for women and girls in the district.

Speaking during a cheque handover ceremony for the initiative on 09 March 2026, AOGM Project Lead Prof. Luis Gadama highlighted that the campaign aims to reach approximately 20,000 women and girls, particularly in hard-to-reach areas of Mwanza District, with cervical cancer screening services.

MAHECAS Coordinator Lawrence Gogodus noted that the organization is supporting the intervention with approximately K22 million, reflecting a strong commitment to improving women’s health and strengthening cervical cancer prevention efforts in Malawi.

Director of Health and Social Services for Mwanza District, Anthony Chafunya, described the initiative as a timely and important intervention that will help improve both screening coverage and access to treatment for women and girls in the district.

This collaboration builds on previous successful partnerships. In 2021, MAHECAS and partners implemented a similar cervical cancer screening initiative in Chikwawa, demonstrating the impact of coordinated efforts in expanding access to prevention services.

The Mwanza initiative forms part of AOGM’s broader commitment to strengthening cervical cancer prevention and treatment services across Malawi. In the coming months, AOGM plans to continue supporting the expansion of screening services, mentorship for clinicians, and capacity building for cervical cancer prevention and management in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and partner organizations.

Through these partnerships and initiatives, AOGM remains dedicated to improving women’s health and reducing the burden of cervical cancer in Malawi

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