Breast Health
Clinical breast examinations plus education and demonstrations on self-breast examination.
AFIA TAI
Our Services
We strengthen prevention, early detection, training, and continuity of care through community and school-based services—supporting under-resourced communities with practical, integrated public health delivery. We also offer wellness talks and screening services for companies—supporting workplace prevention, early detection and appropriate referral.
Training & Capacity Building
Cancer & NCD Prevention
Early Detection
School Health Programmes
Community Awareness
Screening & Prevention
We offer community-based and school-based screening, health education, and prevention services—supporting early identification and timely referral.
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cytology-based screening or VIA screening, aligned with public health pathways.
HPV DNA Testing
HPV DNA testing to support early identification of risk and appropriate referral pathways.
STI Screening & Treatment
Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections in collaboration with the Department of Health.
Hypertension
Blood pressure screening and education to support prevention and early risk management.
Diabetes Mellitus
Screening and health education to support early identification and linkage to care.
School Health Screening
Integrated screening for vision, hearing, and oral health with education and referral follow-up.
Workplace Wellness Talks & Screening
Wellness talks and screening services for companies—supporting prevention, early detection and referral.
Community Health Education & Outreach
Structured community awareness sessions focusing on cancer and NCD prevention, early signs and symptoms, and health-seeking behaviour.
Integrated Screening Flow
- Health education and preparation
- Registration and data capture
- Vision screening
- Hearing screening
- Oral health screening
- Referral and follow-up coordination
Digital Data & Quality Control
We use digital tools for real-time capture of screening outcomes and referrals—supporting monitoring, reporting, and decision-making while reducing paperwork.
Real-time records
Referral tracking
Verification checks
Audit-ready data
Training
We strengthen health systems through practical training for clinicians, nurses, and community leaders—supporting prevention, early detection, and consistent management pathways.
- Performing colposcopy with and without biopsy
- Performing large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
- Interpreting histology results
- Managing results
- Following the referral pathway
Screening and see-and-treat methods
- Cytology-based cervical cancer screening
- See-and-treat method
- Visual inspection under acetic acid (VIA)
- Visual inspection under Lugol’s iodine (VILI)
- Ablation with cryotherapy or thermal ablation
Cytology-based screening workflow
- Pelvic examination
- Sample collection
- Sample storage and transportation
- Laboratory form completion
- Interpreting cytology results
- Managing results
- Following the referral pathway
Patient navigation and supportive care
- Patient navigation
- Introducing palliative care to patients
This training empowers community health workers and faith-based leaders to deliver cancer prevention and early detection education, using a replicable community model that covers lung, cervix, breast, prostate and multiple myeloma.
Community empowerment
- Community engagement planning and mobilisation
- Myth busting and stigma reduction
- How to deliver simple, accurate health messages
- How to refer and support clients to access care
Faith-based mobilisation
- Engaging faith leaders as community champions
- Planning outreach through faith-based structures
- Supporting compassionate conversations and disclosure
- Linking congregants to screening and services
Cancer prevention
- Risk factors and prevention basics
- Signs and symptoms for early detection
- Screening pathways and why early action matters
- Promoting healthy behaviours in communities
Practical tools
- Session guides and community talk outlines
- Referral guidance and next-step checklists
- Community reporting and follow-up basics
- Supportive communication skills
Need training support?
We can tailor sessions for facilities, districts, schools, community groups and companies.
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Linkage to Care
Continuity of care is central to our approach. We partner with local primary health care facilities and tertiary hospitals to ensure that clients with abnormal results are supported through follow-up and referral pathways.
How we support follow-up
- We follow up results and contact clients with abnormal findings
- Telephonic follow-up and, where necessary, home visits
- Booking at the appropriate next-level facility for required procedures
- Follow-up to confirm appointment attendance and outcomes
- Transport support for those in need, depending on available funds
A structured referral pathway
We align referrals with Department of Health guidelines and work with partners to support timely access to care. Our model is designed to strengthen coordination between community services, schools, primary health care facilities, and hospitals.
- Identify and record results
- Issue referral and explain next steps
- Book and confirm appointment
- Follow up and document outcomes
Palliative Care
We support the introduction of palliative care from the time of diagnosis for people living with chronic illness. Clients diagnosed with cancer are referred and linked to palliative care services in collaboration with partners, including Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Referral support
Continuity of care
Partner network
Psychological Support
We provide supportive counselling and community-based follow-up to strengthen wellbeing for clients and families.
- One on one counselling
- Home visits and family counselling
- Facilitating support groups
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