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8 Ways To Find The Best Web Design Agencies For Your…NGOMA, Rwanda, 2nd May 2024-/African Media Agency /-On April 30, BGI Genomics and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre launched a cervical cancer screening program in Ngoma District, Eastern Province, Rwanda. This program will provide 20,000 Human papillomavirus DNA tests for local women, aiming to enhance cervical cancer screening and prevention efforts and improve local precision medical testing capabilities.
As Rwanda’s public health implementation agency, the RBC is committed to enhancing the local public health through scientific research, diagnostic services, and innovative healthcare interventions. For this initiative, BGI Genomics provides a comprehensive solution comprising laboratory equipment and technology transfer, while all project samples and testing data are handled by Rwanda’s personnel and stored locally under local laws and regulations.
According to the WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention, HPV DNA testing, with an accuracy rate of up to 95%, are the first-choice screening method for cervical cancer screening. A self-sampling model is recommended, whereby women collect their test samples, followed by centralized testing.“In China, HPV DNA testing technology has been applied in many large-scale public health service programs and achieved remarkable results.
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