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10/10/2023
New Era For Cervical Screening In Northern Ireland
Primary HPV testing is to be fully introduced in a major boost to Northern Ireland's Cervical Screening Programme.
The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed that they are on course for the full introduction of primary HPV testing, which is more sensitive than cytology-based screening, by December 2023.
Detailed work on implementing and testing the underlying IT systems is being taken forward as an urgent priority.
A statement from the DoH said: 'This will be a new era for the cervical screening in Northern Ireland. It should also help facilitate the removal of the current backlog for reporting smear test results.
"The findings detailed in the report published today by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust are clearly unacceptable.
"The Department is closely monitoring the actions being taken at Trust and regional level in response to the RCPath recommendations.
"We would assure women that Northern Ireland's cervical screening programme remains highly effective overall.
"It is essential that women keep coming forward for their cervical smear test when invited to do so. This will continue to save lives."
The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed that they are on course for the full introduction of primary HPV testing, which is more sensitive than cytology-based screening, by December 2023.
Detailed work on implementing and testing the underlying IT systems is being taken forward as an urgent priority.
A statement from the DoH said: 'This will be a new era for the cervical screening in Northern Ireland. It should also help facilitate the removal of the current backlog for reporting smear test results.
"The findings detailed in the report published today by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust are clearly unacceptable.
"The Department is closely monitoring the actions being taken at Trust and regional level in response to the RCPath recommendations.
"We would assure women that Northern Ireland's cervical screening programme remains highly effective overall.
"It is essential that women keep coming forward for their cervical smear test when invited to do so. This will continue to save lives."
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