Screening for cervical cancer in Africa: A proposal of a different combination of VIA test and cervical smear in Uganda.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) screening combined with a cervical smear in Uganda.

Methods: Nine screening campaigns were held in Uganda between January 2011 and October 2019. In the last three campaigns, a new approach was used: the cervical smear was performed before the VIA test and, in case of a positive VIA test, the slide was sent for examination.