THE SELF TEST IS HERE- CERVICAL SCREENING

FROM 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023 THERE IS A NEW OPTION FOR OUR PEOPLE HAVING THEIR CERVICAL SCREENING. THE NEW HPV SELF-TEST IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE SMEAR TEST AND IS AVAILABLE TO MOST WĀHINE AND PEOPLE WITH A CERVIX.

Cervical screening is now free for:

All Māori and Pacific aged 25 – 69.

Anyone aged 30 and over who has never had a cervical screen before.

Anyone aged 30 and over who was last screened over five years ago and is overdue for a cervical screening test.

Anyone aged 25 – 69 with a Community Services Card

All those who require follow-up testing

Contact the nurses at City Medical Centre and they can advise you when your cervical screening is due. They will talk to you about the new test and determine if it is right for you.

You can also find out more information at www.TimeToCervicalScreen.nz.

Screening Saves Lives.