英格兰将于2026年推出家庭宫颈癌检查,目的是加强筛查和拯救生命。
England to introduce home cervical cancer tests in 2026, aiming to boost screening and save lives.
自2026年1月起,英格兰妇女将可选择在家进行宫颈癌筛查。
Starting in January 2026, women in England will have the option to perform cervical cancer screening tests at home.
自我管理的HPV测试旨在增加通常没有预约的群体的参与,如年轻妇女和来自少数民族背景的妇女。
The self-administered HPV tests aim to increase participation among groups that typically miss appointments, such as younger women and those from minority backgrounds.
预计这一举措将提高每年约400 000名妇女的筛查率,每年可能挽救约5 000条生命。
The initiative is expected to boost screening rates by about 400,000 women annually, potentially saving around 5,000 lives each year.
苏格兰还正在规划一个类似的方案,最初以贫困地区为目标。
Scotland is also planning a similar program, initially targeting deprived areas.