Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early. Yet in the Philippines, many women are still diagnosed too late because access to awareness, screening, treatment, and follow-up care remains limited.

For many communities, the problem is not the absence of solutions. The problem is access.

Women may not know they need screening. Health facilities may lack equipment or trained personnel. Screening may be done only during one-time events. Patients with abnormal findings may not be properly followed up. Some women who need treatment or referral may be lost along the way.

We Bless We Care Foundation believes that no woman should die from a preventable disease simply because of where she lives or because screening and treatment were not within reach.

The Cervical Cancer Elimination Program is the flagship health initiative of We Bless We Care Foundation.

Through this program, WEBC supports an end-to-end cervical cancer prevention and early detection model for communities, LGUs, workplaces, and partner clinics.

The goal is not only to screen women once. The goal is to help communities build a sustainable system where women are educated, screened, evaluated, treated when eligible, referred when needed, and followed up until the next step of care is completed.

Cervical cancer is different from many other cancers because it can be prevented, detected early, and treated before it becomes life-threatening.

Through HPV awareness, vaccination education, regular screening, early treatment of pre-cancer, and proper referral of suspected cancer cases, communities can prevent unnecessary deaths.

In the Philippines, cervical cancer continues to take the lives of women who could have been saved through timely screening and care. This is why WEBC has chosen cervical cancer elimination as its flagship health program.

WEBC supports a complete pathway of care:

• • Awareness

    Women and communities are educated about HPV, cervical cancer, risk factors, prevention, screening, and the importance of early detection.

• • Training

    Midwives and local health workers are trained in cervical cancer awareness, patient counseling, screening workflow, and the use of the speculoscope-assisted VIA system.

• • Screening

    Women are screened using speculoscope-assisted VIA, which allows improved visualization, image capture, documentation, and support for doctor evaluation.

• • Evaluation

    Captured cervical images and clinical information may be reviewed by trained doctors to help guide interpretation and management.

• • Treatment

    Women with eligible pre-cancer findings may be guided toward treatment using thermal ablation, when appropriate and clinically indicated.

• • Biopsy

    Women with uncertain, suspicious, or concerning findings may be guided toward cervical biopsy when needed.

• • Referral

    Women suspected of having cervical cancer are referred to appropriate tertiary hospitals or specialist centers for further evaluation and management.

• • Patient Navigation

    WEBC supports follow-up and patient navigation so that women are not left behind after screening.

• • Cervical cancer and HPV awareness education
  • Training for midwives and local health workers
  • Training on speculoscope-assisted VIA screening
  • Access to a speculoscope and screening system on a supported or loan basis
  • Remote doctor evaluation support
  • Guidance for management of VIA-positive cases
  • Access to thermal ablation pathway for eligible pre-cancer cases
  • Assistance in cervical biopsy coordination when needed
  • Referral support for suspected or confirmed cervical cancer
  • Patient navigation and follow-up assistance