2008年至2021年,北爱尔兰卫生部长承诺调查影响妇女的宫颈检查存在缺陷的问题。 Northern Ireland's Health Minister pledges probe into flawed cervical screenings affecting women from 2008 to 2021.

北爱尔兰卫生部长迈克·内斯比特在2008年至2021年对17 500次涂片检查进行审查之后,重申致力于调查南方卫生信托基金子宫颈癌筛查方案中的严重缺陷。 Northern Ireland's Health Minister Mike Nesbitt reaffirmed his commitment to investigating serious flaws in the Southern Health Trust's cervical screening programme, following a review of 17,500 smear tests from 2008 to 2021. 由皇家病理学家学院报告引发的审查发现,有8名妇女患癌症,11名妇女因阅读结果错误,需要治疗癌症前的病症。 The review, prompted by a Royal College of Pathologists report, found eight women developed cancer and 11 needed treatment for pre-cancerous conditions due to misread results. 受影响的妇女和运动者,包括有信函的女士团体,继续呼吁进行法定的公共调查,以查明原因,确保问责制,并防止今后失败。 Affected women and campaigners, including the Ladies with Letters group, continue to call for a statutory public inquiry to uncover the causes, ensure accountability, and prevent future failures. Nesbitt承认精神损失,强调不断改进,预计不久将有另外三份报告为今后的改革提供参考。 Nesbitt acknowledged the emotional toll and emphasized ongoing improvements, with three additional reports expected soon to inform future reforms.