Josephine Ruwende

Josephine is a consultant in Public Health and joint Screening and Immunisation Lead, working on cancer screening in NHS London and Public Health England. Jo has close to 20 years of experience supporting the NHS deliver high quality services that address user need, are evidence-based and provide value for money. She is a medical doctor by background and previously worked in international development, for organisations such as the United Nations, Swedish International Development Agency and the Department for International Development.

Working together to tackle cancer screening inequalities in London

Josephine Ruwende, Katherine Taylor, Dr Sophie Jose, Julie Lees and Dr Nicola Lang, 7 February 2020 - NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme

The Healthy London Partnership has been focusing on tackling health inequalities, including those in cancer screening.

GP-endorsed text reminders help increase cervical screening attendance in London

Josephine Ruwende, 15 July 2019 - NHS Cervical Screening Programme

A 6-month trial in London shows that text message reminders can help increase the number of women taking up the offer of cervical screening by nearly 5%.

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