Award
National Cancer Institute 3U54CA284030-03S2
The Empilisweni Initiative - Advancing Implementation of Cervical Cancer Control
Recipient
Columbia University Health Sciences, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Award Amount
$202,304.00
Ceiling
$202,304.00
Awarded
September 19, 2025
Identifier
3U54CA284030-03S2
Award for advancing cervical cancer control through HPV-based screening and treatment, involving Columbia University and partners, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Description
The project aims to support the WHO’s strategy to eliminate cervical cancer through scalable HPV-based screening and treatment strategies. It involves collaboration between Columbia University, University of Cape Town, and Western Cape Department of Health. The project emphasizes implementation science, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable scale-up of HPV screening and treatment. The project duration is from September 19, 2023, to August 31, 2028.