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This report presents the development of a solution created in a student project addressing the UN’s SDG 3: Health and Well-being. Our project focus was to eradicate cervical cancer as a public health problem. One woman dies of cervical cancer every two minutes. 99 % of cases are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). Cervical cancer is a blatant manifestation of inequality; incidence rates are twice as high in low- and middle-income countries, compared to high-income countries. Prevention, testing, and treatment must be implemented to eradicate cervical cancer as a public health problem.
The CERVfix vaginal ring and app offer a simple way to monitor cervical health. The 3D-printed vaginal ring uses waterproof, wireless sensors made possible by ATTRACT technology AHEAD to sense and transmit timely information from inside the body. The data can be accessed in a private manner through a user-friendly app, enhanced with AI to guarantee accessibility. CERVfix combines wellness and healthcare in one flexible solution.
