Reproductive Health Matters
Volume 16, Issue 32 , Pages 32-40 , November 2008

Achieving effective cervical screening coverage in South Africa through human resources and health systems development

  • Mary Kawonga

      Affiliations

    • Senior Specialist, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
    • ,
  • Sharon Fonn

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Head of School, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Reproductive Health Matters
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