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The Rapid Syphilis Test Toolkit provides a framework and series of tools for the introduction of rapid syphilis tests into country programmes. It was developed at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for a project to determine the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of different strategies for the introduction of rapid syphilis tests in seven countries.

The toolkit is based on the experience of the seven countries and is intended to provide useful guidance to countries on the planning, management and implementation of programmes for screening prenatal and high risk populations for syphilis with the new rapid tests; however, it's application extends beyond syphilis and is a valuable tool for the introduction of any rapid test.

HARP, HPV in Africa Research Partnership, is a Consortium of academic institutions aiming to provide rigorous evidence to guide cervical cancer screening programmes for women living with HIV in Africa.
As part of its aim to to improve cervical cancer prevention programmes for HIV–infected women in South Africa and Burkina Faso, HARP will be evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of alternative screening strategies, and by developing algorithms leading to earlier detection and management of cervical cancer in these high-risk populations. The website contains facts on cervical cancer in South Africa and Burkina Faso as well as information on screening of cervical cancer. A list of selected publications by the HARP team members has further information on cervical cancer and screening.