Improving Cervical Cancer Screening Access in Mexico Through Self-Sampling

Despite significant progress in expanding healthcare coverage, Mexico continues to face challenges in ensuring equitable access to cervical cancer (CC), particularly among women in rural, low-income, and underserved communities. Geographic barriers, limited healthcare infrastructure, long wait times, and stigma associated with gynaecological care can prevent timely diagnosis and treatment. This case study examines the efforts of GSE Biomedical, a Mexico-based company, to address these gaps through the development of a locally manufactured self-collection device for gynaecological screening. By exploring the regulatory, economic, health system, and socio-cultural factors shaping adoption, the study identifies key barriers and opportunities for scaling self-administered medical technologies. The findings underscore how locally produced self-collection devices can improve access to preventive care and support more equitable healthcare delivery across Mexico through effective health-system integration and targeted approaches for underserved communities.