About the Program:
This program is designed to help clinics and LGUs transition from occasional cervical cancer screening activities into a consistent, system-based approach. Instead of conducting screening once a month or during special events, participating clinics will be guided to integrate screening into their routine, day-to-day services.
The program combines:
- Cervical cancer awareness
- Speculoscope-assisted VIA screening
- Digital documentation and tele-evaluation
- Treatment through thermal ablation
- Referral pathways for advanced care
The goal is simple:
👉 Screen more women. Detect earlier. Treat on time.
What You Will Receive
🎓 Training
- Cervical cancer awareness and patient education
- Hands-on VIA screening
- Proper use of speculoscope
- Workflow and patient navigation
🔬 Speculoscope Device
- Portable, easy-to-use cervical visualization device
- Enhances accuracy of VIA screening
- Can be transferred between barangays or facilities
🧑⚕️ Doctor Support
- Access to a digital platform for tele-evaluation
- Guidance from trained physicians
- Support in difficult or unclear cases
🔥 Treatment & Referral Pathway
- Patients with precancerous findings may undergo thermal ablation
- Cases requiring further care will be assisted for referral
👉 This ensures that screening leads to actual treatment and outcomes
Why This Program Is Different
❌ Traditional Approach
- One-time screening events
- Limited follow-up
- No structured system
✅ This Program
- Continuous screening
- Integrated workflow
- Built-in treatment and referral
👉 Not just screening — a complete cervical cancer care system
Target and Expectations
Participating clinics will be guided to achieve:
- At least 100 women screened per month
- Or 300 women screened within 3 months
💡 Why This Matters
This is not just a quota.
It is a way to:
- Build a daily screening habit
- Activate barangay-level patient recruitment
- Make screening part of routine healthcare delivery
What We Require From Participating Clinics
To ensure program success, participating clinics must be prepared to:
✔ Facility & Staff
- Provide a designated space for screening
- Assign trained personnel (midwife, nurse, or doctor)
✔ Basic Supplies
- Speculum (adequate quantity)
- Acetic acid
- Standard VIA consumables
✔ Operational Commitment
- Integrate screening into regular clinic services
- Not limit screening to one-time events
✔ Community Engagement
- Work with barangay health workers (BHWs)
- Encourage women in the community to participate
✔ Data & Reporting
- Submit screening data
- Participate in program monitoring
Program Timeline
- April – June → Expression of Interest
- July → Selection and Preparation
- August → Training
- September – November → Pilot Implementation
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What happens if we detect a positive case?
Patients with precancerous findings may be treated using thermal ablation, or referred to appropriate centers for further management.
❓ Do we need internet access?
Internet is preferred but not required. Data and images may be uploaded at a later time if needed.
❓ Is the program free?
Training and use of the device during the pilot phase are provided as part of the program.
❓ Is participation already final?
No. This is currently an Expression of Interest phase. Final selection will depend on readiness and program alignment.
A project of CerviQ – End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization Inc. In collaboration with the University of California San Diego
For More Information – please contact:
Dr. Jesus Randy Bogs Rivera (CerviQ)
Ms. Charlene R. Ramos (UCSD – Ph.D. in Developmental Economics Candidate 2029)
Ms. Denisse Cornejo (UCSD – BS in Developmental Economic Candidate)