Human Papillomavirus Infection and Related Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burden and Tools for Prevention

► There are 75,000 new cases of cervical cancer (CC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
► The highest incidence is in East and West Africa, where HIV is at highest incidence.
► HPV16 and 18 are the commonest types of HPV found in CC diagnosed in SSA.
► SSA region has limited resources for CC screening and treatment.
► HPV vaccination is a viable prevention option despite challenges in implementation.