Africa-Press – Seychelles. HCA introduces new guidelines, screening test for cervical cancer prevention
The Health Care Agency of the Ministry of Health is introducing new national guidelines and an upgraded screening method for cervical cancer prevention in Seychelles.
The revised cervical cancer screening protocol now includes HPV/DNA testing alongside the newly introduced Liquid-Based Cytology in the Pap smear screening programme. This advanced method increases the accuracy of screening by detecting high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, allowing for earlier detection and timely treatment.
The screening services are available at all community health centres.
Health professionals of the Health Care Agency will soon provide further details on the new guidelines and screening methods.
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